Johnnie Senn
Jan 15, 2015
Mr. Johnnie Senn was born May 17, 1929 to the late Johnnie and Geneva Senn in Newberry, SC. He was employed by the city of W-S as an equipment operator for 30 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; six sisters; two brothers; and his daughter, Betty Senn. He leaves to cherish his memory his devoted wife of...
Delois Greene
Jan 15, 2015
Delois Mack Greene, 71, was born on April 1, 1943 in Forsyth Co., NC to Clifton and Sarah Fultz Mack. She passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2015 at her home lovingly surrounded by her family. She retired from Thomasville Furniture Industries with over 30 years of service. She attended Emmanuel Baptist church in W-S, NC for many years....
Darnella Ellis
Jan 13, 2015
Mrs. Darnella Jones Ellis, known as "Bootsie", was born November 23, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to Marie Jones and Sylvester Grant. She departed this earthly life on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She attended the public schools of Winston-Salem and was a graduate of Atkins High School. After graduation she was employed by Duplan Inc. of the...
Margie Scarborough
Jan 12, 2015
Margie Joyce Scarborough, 89, entered eternal peace on Monday, January 12, 2015 at her home. She was born on February 14, 1925, a daughter of the late Harvey and Margaret Joyce. She worked for the Winston-Salem Public Schools. Margie was a very dedicated member of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. She was predeceased by her beloved husband of 66 years,...
Lorenzo Benthall
Jan 11, 2015
Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. Lorenzo Benthall, 51, was born June 8, 1963 in Newark, New Jersey. He peacefully departed this life on January 11, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lorenzo was preceded in death by his parents, Isaiah and Estelle Benthall; and his brother, Bobby Benthall. Left to forever cherish his memories are his...
Woodrow Bruton
Jan 11, 2015
Mr. Woodrow Wade Bruton entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 11, 2015. He was the son of the late James and Helen Bruton. He was a loving father and grandfather. A lover of the outdoors, fishing, and The Dallas Cowboys; he was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Early in his life he met, fell in love with, and...
James Jackson, Sr.
Jan 10, 2015
Mr. James D. Jackson Sr., 78, passed Saturday January 10, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Lee Jackson; daughter, Hazelina Johnson; son, James D. Jackson, Jr.; four grandchildren, Genya Harris, Daniel Johnson, Christopher Johnson, and Quincy Johnson; four brothers, Charles Jackson, Robert Jackson, John Jackson, and Benjamin Jackson; two sisters, Rosetta...
Robert Yancey, Sr.
Jan 10, 2015
Robert Nathaniel Yancey, Sr. was born September 27, 1926 to Robert Lee and Hindu Banner Yancey in Boomer, West Virginia. He departed this earthly life on January 10, 2015. Mr. Yancey married Edna Chandler in 1950 and the couple had six children. Robert Yancey, Sr. served his country as a member of the US Navy during World War II and...
Deonarine Roopchan
Jan 9, 2015
Deonarine "Jerry" Roopchan made the transition from this life to life eternal at 6:57 am on Friday, January 9, 2015 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He peacefully answered his heavenly father's call with his loving family around him. Deonarine "Jerry" Roopchan was born to Tillackdarry and Mary Ann Roopchan on June 30, 1965 in Corentyne Berbice, Guyana, South...
Dorothy Ross
Jan 8, 2015
Dorothy Walls Brooks Ross, formerly of 3519 Fieldstone Dr., passed away Thursday evening, January 8, 2015 at Danby House Assisted Living in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Ross, a Winston Salem native, was the first born of James and Julia Walls. Her sister Margaret preceded her in death. A graduate of Atkins high school, she attended Teachers College (now WSSU) and...
Cheryl Moses
Jan 7, 2015
Cheryl Lorraine Moses was born November 20, 1961 and departed this earthly life unexpectedly on January 7, 2015. Cheryl graduated from West Forsyth High School and was last employed with Winston-Salem Transit Authority until her health issues forced disability. Cheryl was preceded in death by her mother, Pauline Moses; and her brother, Ramon Moses. She is survived by her father,...
Darrell Creasey
Jan 7, 2015
Mr. Darrell D. Creasey, also known as "DC", was born November 28, 1962 and was called home on January 7, 2015 to be with the Lord. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ozola Creasy Hill. He leaves to cherish dear memories his wife, Teresa of the home; four children, Latasha, Darrell, Alonzo, and Shaquanda Bash; 8...
Leroy Nelson, Sr.
Jan 6, 2015
Elder Leroy Nelson, Sr. departed this life on January 6, 2015 at the age of 77. He was born February 6, 1937 to Mr. and Mrs. James and Edith Nelson, Sr., the second of seven siblings.. Elder Nelson received his high school diploma from Carver High School in 1955. He joined the US Army and served in Germany. He furthered...
Bj Myers
Jan 5, 2015
Mr. BJ Myers, 81, passed away January 5, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 21, 1933 in W-S, NC. He attended the W-S/FC Schools and retired from US Airways. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings; and son, Dennis Cheeks. He is survived by his children, Sandra (Robert) Brown, Olivia Myers, Toni (Alvin) Wilson, and...
Madgeline Scales
Jan 4, 2015
Mrs. Madgeline "Madge" King Scales was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 31, 1925, to the late Allen and Esther King. She departed this life on January 4, 2015, at Springwood Care Center. Madge was a special grandmother ("mother") to six grandchildren born to her son and daughter-in-law, the late Norwood King Sr. and the late Jessie Mae Cornelius King....
Betty Barksdale Smith
Jan 3, 2015
On Saturday January 3, 2015 at 8:33am at Wilson Medical Center, Betty Jean Barksdale Smith was called home to be with the Lord. Through much suffering, her time was up on this side. She was born on July 9, 1959 to Joseph C. Barksdale, Sr. and Bernice Murphy, but was adopted by Fletcher and Estelle Barksdale. She was a resident...
Ladonna Bitting Clark
Jan 2, 2015
LaDonna Bitting Clark of 2501 Lewis St. passed away on Friday, Jan. 2, 2015 in her home surrounded by her family. She was born Aug. 6, 1944 to James B. Miller and Margaret B. Bitting. LaDonna graduated from Atkins High School and retired from A Cleaner World Dry Cleaning. She was a lifetime member of Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church. In...
Abraham Lyles
Jan 2, 2015
Mr. Abraham Lyles, 84, was born April 14, 1930. He passed away January 2, 2015. He was a loving father and friend who respected everyone he came in contact with. He was hardworking and was employed with the city of Winston-Salem for 28 years in the Streets Division. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Velma Lyles;...
Mae Starks
Jan 2, 2015
Mae Ellen Jefferson Starks, 89, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, January 2, 2015. She was born in Mayesville, South Carolina on October 5, 1925 to Mr. Ivory and Mrs. Carrie Inez Wilder Jefferson. Mae received her high school diploma from Mayesville Institute High School and later went on to receive her Bachelor of Science degree in Primary...
John Cain, Jr.
Dec 30, 2014
Mr. John Henry Cain, Jr., aka "Junebug" & "PaPa", age 67, passed away Tuesday Dec. 30, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on Nov. 3, 1947 to John H. Cain, Sr. & Mary Cain. He was retired from Winston-Salem State University. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three...