Bernice Davenport
Oct 25, 2015
Bernice H. Davenport, 89, passed away Sunday, October 25, 2015. She was born October 11, 1926 to the late Radcliffe S. and Mellie A. Howard in Henderson, NC. Mrs. Davenport was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem, NC, graduating from Atkins High School in 1943 and earning her BA degree from Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University) in...
Benjamin Cox
Oct 20, 2015
Mr. Benjamin Franklin Cox was born in Dillon, SC on February 10, 1953 to Ben Cox and Estella Burrell Cox. He passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015. He received his formal education from the Latta School System and Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He worked for the City of Winston-Salem for over 20 years as a master cement finisher. Benjamin enjoyed...
Wilbur Williamson
Oct 19, 2015
Mr. Wilbur Jacob Williamson, affectionately known as "Bugsby", was born June 11, 1938 in Darlington County SC to Ervin and Nancy Williamson. He passed away quietly with his family at his side on Monday October 19, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Williamson moved to Winston-Salem in 1966 where he met and married Jessie Williamson. He retired from Thomasville Furniture...
Lillian Fulp
Oct 19, 2015
Lillian Juanita Lawson Fulp, 86, passed away Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lillian was born October 27, 1928 to the late Charlie Lawson and Lovie Louise Manigault Lawson. She spent her life in Winston-Salem, NC and Washington, DC. She was a retired educator at 14th Street School, W-S, NC and Scott-Montgomery School, Washington, DC....
Robert Smith, Jr.
Oct 18, 2015
Brother Robert Lane Smith, Jr., also known as "Sho'nuff", was born to Fannie Mae Smith and Robert Lane Smith, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC on September 19, 1952. Brother Robert was the third of three children. He departed this life on October 18, 2015 at his residence. He was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1971. Soon after graduating...
David Harris, Sr.
Oct 17, 2015
Mr. David Lee Harris, Sr. passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Harris was born on June 16, 1933 in Winston-Salem, NC to Emmanuel Harris and Della Williams. Mr. Harris attended the local public schools graduating from Atkins High School. He was inducted into the Atkins High School Hall of Fame having lettered in three sports....
Calvin Bridges
Oct 15, 2015
Calvin "Butch" Arthur Bridges was born on February 15, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to Leon Johnson and Viola Bridges. Calvin died unexpectedly on October 15, 2015. Calvin was educated in the Philadelphia school system. Calvin served in the United States Army and was honorably discharged in 1966 after receiving the following medals: Army Commendation, National Defense, and Vietnam Service. Calvin...
Thomas Benson, Sr.
Oct 14, 2015
Mr. Thomas E. Dendy Benson, Sr. was born June 14, 1929 to Pink Dendy and Asia Brownlee Dendy Benson in Seneca, SC. He departed this earthly life on October 14, 2015. Brother Benson moved to Winston-Salem, NC at an early age and he attended the local public schools of W-S/Forsyth County. He joined Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the...
Bessie Butts Ingram
Oct 14, 2015
Bessie Marie Butts Ingram, 92, affectionately called "Ree" and "Grandma", a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend was born on August 7, 1923 in Franklin County, NC to Charlie and Lula Debnam Butts. She departed this life to be with her heavenly Father on Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at the Springwood Care Center. Bessie was a retired employee of Wake Forest...
Rehk Imhotep
Oct 12, 2015
Mr. Rehk Imhotep, aka Derrick Hicks, 42, was born August 12, 1973 to Maxine Hicks Long and the late David Lee Stewart in Harrisburg, PA. He departed this life unexpectedly on Monday, October 12, 2015 in Detroit, MI. He attended the local public schools and graduated from Glenn High School. He continued his education at Montreat College in Montreat, NC,...
Evelyn Gray-Ledbetter
Oct 6, 2015
Graveside services for Evelyn Gray-Ledbetter will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, October 17, 2015 in Evergreen Cemetery.
Ella Bohannon
Oct 6, 2015
Ella Louise O'Neill Bohannon passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at her home. Ella was born July 10, 1929 to the late Clifton D. O'Neill, Sr. and Maggie Watson O'Neill. She spent her life and career in Winston-Salem as a devoted family member, church volunteer, and educator. Ella was one of six children of which 4 preceded her in death,...
Alberta Crank Boyd
Oct 5, 2015
Alberta Crank Boyd, 91, formerly of Gastonia, NC passed away peacefully on October 5, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born December 12, 1923 in Union County, NC to the late Joe Robert Clark and Jhana Minter. Alberta was the youngest of the family's ten children, and the last survivor. The primary focus of her life...
Marion Scales
Oct 5, 2015
Bishop Marion Vera Mobley Scales, affectionately known to her family and friends as Vera, departed this life on Monday, October 5, 2015. She was born to Otis Mobley and Mary Alice Wardard Mobley on April 20, 1945 in Chester, South Carolina. She was the pastor of Trinity Hope Holy Church of the city. One of the highlights of her ministry...
Albert Massey
Oct 5, 2015
Mr. Albert Massey, 77, passed away October 5, 2015 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. He was born on December 14, 1937 to the late Louis Tabor and Sally Massey in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his aunt, Patsy Woods; and cousin, Gordon Dean; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services will be held at...
Johnnie Mae Crockett
Oct 4, 2015
Our beloved Johnnie Mae Crockett, born September 11, 1952, to Mary Lee Crockett and John Chisolm, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, October 4, 2015. She attended the Forsyth county schools and was employed by Forsyth Court (Independence Village for 15 years after being self-employed doing what she loved and was her "calling", being a home health aide/sitter for...
Ester Ray Mccray
Oct 4, 2015
Ester Ray McCray departed this life quietly and peacefully on Sunday, October 4, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Ester was born on Friday, November 22, 1957 in W-S, NC at the Kate Bitting Reynolds Memorial Hosital. She was 57 years old when she slipped away into the arms of the Lord. She was preceded in death by her loving father,...
Luvenia Fair
Sep 30, 2015
Mrs. Luvenia Eleanor Williams Fair, 82 went home to be with the Lord on September 30, 2015. She was born August 5, 1933 in Winston-Salem, the daughter of Elsie Williams and Clyde Cuffie. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Ethel Mae; and aunt, Sallie Hanes. She graduated from Atkins High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College...
Patricia Wilson
Sep 28, 2015
Patricia Wilson, daughter of Earl Wilson and Delores Carter Wilson, was born July 7, 1954 in Winston Salem, NC. Patricia was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County public school system and she attended Conorde Institute Community College in San Diego, CA and Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, NC. Patricia worked for Burlington Sock Factory. Patricia Wilson peacefully transitioned from...
Roland Vanlandingham
Sep 26, 2015
Mr. Roland "TY" Vanlandingham was born on September 10, 1952 in W-S, NC to Mary K. Robinson. He departed this life September 26, 2015 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home. Roland was attended Anderson High School and was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was employed with Facility Logistic Services, LLC for many years. He was preceded in...