David Thompkins
Dec 8, 2014
David Lee Thompkins, 82, went to meet the Lord Monday morning, December 8, 2014. He was born in 1932 to the late Johnnie Thompkins, Sr. and Flore New Thompkins. He recently lost his beloved brother and sister-in-law, Johnnie Thompkins Jr. and Ernell Thompkins. Mr. Thompkins spent his adolescence in Winston-Salem and graduated from Atkins High School on June 14, 1949....
Luther Johnson
Dec 8, 2014
Mr. Luther Frank Johnson, 42, of Winston-Salem peacefully entered into eternal rest on Monday, December 8, 2014 at Novant Health-Forsyth Medical Center. He was born September 6, 1972 in Iredell County, son of Willie Ervin Johnson and the late Mary Lynn Dalton Johnson. He was educated in the Iredell County Schools and graduated from North Iredell High School. He continued...
Loretta Norwood
Dec 8, 2014
Ms. Loretta Norwood, 52, daughter of Pearl and George Norwood, passed away Monday, December 8, 2014 at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home. Loretta was born July 20, 1962 and lived in Winston-Salem, NC all of her adult life. After being honorably discharged from the US Army, she worked for GMAC Insurance Company for the next 18 years. She also owned...
Wilson Wharton, Jr.
Dec 7, 2014
Wilson A. Wharton, Jr. passed away peacefully Sunday, December 7, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a graduate of Atkins High School. Wilson was a retired employee of the City of W-S Streets Division. He was preceded in death by his parents Wilson and Ruby Wharton; brother, Charles Wharton; and daughter, Natalie Jill Wharton. Wilson is survived by his...
Sonja Mcfarlin
Dec 5, 2014
Sonja Ann McFarlin, 61, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 5, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Sonja was born in Forsyth County on November 9, 1953 to William James McFarlin and Margaret Broome McFarlin. Sonja was a devoted member of Greater Saint Matthew Baptist Church where she served as the Chairperson of the Missionary Circle and a teacher...
Demetra Keita
Dec 5, 2014
Demetra Ann Glover Keita, 37, transitioned to Glory on Friday, December 5, 2014 in Winston Salem NC. Demetra was the youngest daughter of Essex Benjamin and Valeria Feaster Glover. Demetra will be forever cherished by her daughter, Fatoumata "N'na" Keita; her sister, Tonja Glover Leake; her brother and Pastor, Patrick Alexander Leake; two nephews, Andrew Joshua Johnson and Arthur James...
Franklin Bennett
Dec 4, 2014
Deacon Franklin Roosevelt "Doc" Bennett, 73, son of the late Alberta Bennett Howard and Lonnie Odell Gist, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 1, 1941 in Woodruff, SC. As a teenager he moved to Winston-Salem, NC where he attended Carver High School and was a...
Ruth Eccles
Dec 1, 2014
Mrs. Ruth Roberta Donnell Eccles passed away quietly and peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born September 15, 1923 in Guilford County, NC. Mrs. Eccles attended Bennett College and UNC-Chapel Hill. She began her nursing career early in life and retired from Forsyth Medical Center in 1987 with 42 years of...
Viola Sterling
Nov 29, 2014
Elder Viola Hairston Sterling was born on August 23, 1933 to the late John and Gladys Hairston in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life November 29, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was educated in the Forsyth County Public Schools. She was a former employee of Maya Angelou many years upon her retirement. She was the Founder and Pastor of...
La'Montaye Rice
Nov 27, 2014
Mr. La'Montaye S. Rice, 36, passed away November 27, 2014. A native of W-S, he was born June 28, 1978 and attended various public schools including North Forsyth High School. "Montaye" leaves to cherish his memories his parents, Catherine (Bobby) Rice and Ronnie (Angie) Cherry, Sr.; one daughter, LaTayia Rice; three sons, Joseph, Nicholas, and his unborn son Taye, Jr.;...
Gracie Jordan
Nov 23, 2014
Mrs. Gracie D. Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 23, 2014. She leaves to mourn her passing her husband of 69 years, Willard C. Jordan; two daughters, Sylvia (Dr. Kermit Simrel) of Washington, DC and Dr. Willardean Dula (Alan) of Winston-Salem, NC; a loving grandson, Dr. Kermit S. Muhammad and his three children, Khadir, Kenneth,...
Eleanor Mussa
Nov 23, 2014
Eleanor Annette "Net" Mussa was called from her earthly home on November 23, 2014. She was born on March 19, 1941 to the late James & Hazel Burrell. Net was born in Winston-Salem, NC and the family relocated to Baltimore, MD when she was 2 years old. She attended the Baltimore City School System and later attended Apex Beauty School....
Pauline Winphrie
Nov 22, 2014
Pauline Genell Miller Winphrie was born on July 27, 1940. She entered into eternal rest on November 22, 2014 at Forsyth Hospital after a lengthy illness. Pauline was the third child born to Luther Miller, Sr. and Emma Leitzsey Miller. She was educated in the Winston-Salem City School System and graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1958. Pauline was...
Linda Jordan
Nov 20, 2014
Mrs. Linda Faye Fuller Jordan passed away peacefully on November 20, 2014 with her loving family by her side. She was born in South Carolina to the late Cleo Robinson and late Dorothy Lee Fuller. Linda grew up in Winston-Salem, N.C. She graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, N.C. She graduated from Draughon's Business College in Winston-Salem, N.C....
Nathaniel Martin, Jr.
Nov 20, 2014
Our father, Nathaniel Martin, Jr. resident of 1334 Dublin Court was born April 8, 1934 in W-S, NC to the late Nathaniel Martin, Sr. and Julia Jones Martin. He departed this life on November 20, 2014. Nathaniel attended Atkins High School, was a former employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, and retired from Norel. He was a faithful member of...
Robert Scotton
Nov 20, 2014
Robert Lee Scotton fondly known as "Pinto" was born on October 14, 1945 in East Spencer, NC. He was the fifth child born to the parents of Rev. Vertice Adam Scotton and Maggie Bell Price Scotton both whom preceded him in death along with his brother, Vertice "Sunny" A. Scotton. He was formally educated in the Rowan-Salisbury Public School System...
Mildred Ford
Nov 20, 2014
Mrs.Mildred Page Ford went home to be with her Savior on Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended illness. She was born October 28, 1924 in Mullins, SC to the late Mary Lee and Dolan Page. She moved to Winston-Salem after finishing school in Mullins, SC and was self-employed. She was a member of...
Domenica Mcgill
Nov 20, 2014
Ms. Domenica Regina McGill, 51, was born October 11, 1963 to Daniel and Viola McGill in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was affectionately known as Doe by her family and friends. Domenica was employed by Wachovia Bank for many years. She enjoyed listening to music and knitting. She was preceded in...
Connie Thomas
Nov 17, 2014
On November 17, 2014 Connie Campbell Thomas, 73, was called to eternal rest and peace when her "loving Angels" surrounded her quietly and peacefully and carried her home. She was born February 9, 1941 to David and Louise Campbell. She attended St. John CME Church where she served as a dedicated servant until her failing health. In addition to her...
William Johnson
Nov 16, 2014
Our beloved father, grandfather, and friend, Mr. William Johnson, was born May 1, 1953 in Mocksville, NC to Willy and Mayfean Johnson. He departed this earthly life on November 16, 2014 at the Winston-Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. William was a 1971 graduate of Davie County High School and was a very hard worker that held various jobs until he...