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...
Mary Cockerham
Dec 25, 2014
Mary "Jay" Riley Cockerham, born September 9, 1932, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Riley; mother, Cora W. Riley; two sisters, Cassie Kiser and Jacqueline McFadden; and three brothers, Henry Watkins, Andrew "AT" Riley, and Bernard Riley. She is survived by her husband of 49...
Carl Smith
Dec 22, 2014
Carl Eugene Smith, 57, born June 1, 1957 and was called home on Monday, December 22, 2014. A Celebration of Life will be held at 12noon Monday, December 29, 2014 at Antioch Christian Church, 1432 Underwood Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27105 with Rev. James A. Gilliam officiating. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, 501 Statesville Blvd Salisbury, NC 28144. The...
Robert Brower, Sr.
Dec 22, 2014
On December 22, 2014 Robert E. Brower, Sr. transcended to his eternal home at two o'clock pm at Reynolda Park. Mr. Brower fought a long battle with Alzheimer's. He lived a wonderful life of giving service to his community through his involvement with Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, the Social Promoters Club (Financial Secretary for 35 years; was the longest tenured...
Alice Leggette
Dec 21, 2014
Mrs. Alice Jackson Leggette, 93, of 1700 Harrison Ave. passed gently away on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Leggette was born October 10, 1921 in W-S, NC and was educated in the Winston-Salem School System. She worked and was retired from RJR Tobacco Company after over fifty years of service, and she was a faithful member...
Charles Leach
Dec 19, 2014
Charles Edward Leach was born August 1, 1940 in Harmony, NC as the first child of Albert and Earlene James Leach. Charles departed this life for eternal rest on December 19, 2014 at Hospice Palliative Care in Winston-Salem, NC. Charles attended Iredell County Public Schools graduating from United High School. He was employed with Red and Tan Bus Company as...
Carolyn Copeland
Dec 18, 2014
Sister Carolyn Pettaway Copeland was born August 31, 1954 in Theodore, AL to the late Hazel Mae Carter Pettaway and Ike Pettaway. She departed this life and went to her heavenly home with her family by her side on Thursday, December 18, 2014 at 7:30pm. She graduated from Saint Paul's College as a Business Education major and was a devoted...