Alice Rowland
Jan 27, 2014
Mother Alice Louise Rowland, known to many as "Momma Louise", was born August 16, 1937 to the late Charlie and Cora Carpenter and answered the heavenly role call on Monday, January 27, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper Kelly Rowland, Sr.; two sons, Ricky and Kelly Rowland, Jr.; three sisters; two brothers; and a lifelong friend,...
Billy Brown
Jan 26, 2014
Mr. Billy Leon Brown of 620 Creekway Dr., known to his family and friends as "BB" or "Brown", slipped away peacefully on Sunday, January 26, 2014. Billy was born October 21, 1942 in Martinsville, VA to Katie Brown and Daniel Alcorn. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife, Audrey Brown; two daughters, Brittany of Atlanta, GA and Melinda...
Marlene Mitchell
Jan 24, 2014
Marlene Mitchell, 58,of 3505 Carver School Rd, answered her Heavenly Father's call, and finished her labor here on January 24, 2014 at her home after a brief illness. Born August 26, 1955 in Durham NC, she leaves wonderful memories to her mother and father, Roy & Mae Brooks; one daughter, Crystal Mitchell Brown of Durham NC; one son ,Jamal Mitchell...
Jacqueline Sullivan
Jan 23, 2014
Deaconess Jacqueline Smith Sullivan departed this life Thursday, January 23, 2014 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center following an extended period of illness. Deaconess Jackie Sullivan was born October 23, 1952 in Raleigh, North Carolina to the late Helen Smith and James Sanders. After the death of her mother, she moved to Winston-Salem in 1966 to live with her uncle...
Harvey Logan
Jan 21, 2014
Harvey Leon Logan was born February 28, 1932 in Halifax, VA to Willie S. and Ida Farmer Logan. He departed this life on Tuesday morning, January 21, 2014 at the Wake Forest Baptist Health after a short period of illness. Mr. Logan attended the public schools in Halifax, VA. He was honorably discharged from the US Army and relocated to...
Lillie Mae Gardner
Jan 19, 2014
Sunday, January 19, 2014 our mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and great-great grandmother passed away while at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Lillie Mae Gardner, also known as "Ma Mae", was born September 1, 1927 to the late Ella Greene Williams and Bud Harper in Central, SC. Mother Williams and Lillie Mae moved to Winston-Salem, NC where Lillie Mae attended the Winston-Salem...
Dallas Eccles, Sr.
Jan 18, 2014
Mr. Dallas Cranwood Eccles, Sr., affectionately known as "D.C.", passed away quietly and peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2014 at his home. He was born to the late Alexander, Sr. and Eliza Wharton Eccles of Clemmons, NC on December 24, 1930. Possessing a vibrant and loving personality, "D.C." was truly an inspiration and adored by many. He retired from RJ...
Eugene Werts
Jan 16, 2014
Eugene "Gene" Werts began life on October 26, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC and concluded on January 16, 2014. The Atkins High School graduate was named All City/County, All-District, All-Conference and All State in the Negro AAA (NCNHAA) basketball leagues for three consecutive years, 1955, 1956 and 1957 leading his team to a 19-1 season and winning the state AAA High...
Nancy Thompson
Jan 15, 2014
Nancy Vernon Thompson, formerly of Washington/Canonsburg, died Wednesday, January 15, 2014 following a brief illness. She was born April 9, 1955 in Wellsville, Ohio. She was the eldest of four children born to Margaret and Emmett Vernon. Nancy attended Wash High, and enjoyed cooking, shopping, and spending time with her family. She was a member of Union Baptist Church in...
Georgia Dunlap
Jan 10, 2014
On Friday, January 10, 2014, Deacon Georgia Anna Dunlap, departed her life of ninety years with her daughter and son-in-law at her side. She experienced a brief illness and was being cared for at the Gilchrist Hospice Center in Towson, Maryland. She was born June 11, 1923 in Winston-Salem, NC to Porter and Fannie Dunlap. She attended the public schools...
Arthur Parks
Jan 9, 2014
Mr. Arthur James Parks, affectionately known as "PK" was born on August 28, 1952 in W-S, NC. Arthur unexpectedly went home to be with the Lord on January 9, 2014. Mr. Parks will be laid to rest at 2pm Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at Mercy Seat Holy Church, 145 Pine Tree Rd. W-S, NC 27105 with Bishop TR Rice officiating....
Melissa Lowery
Jan 9, 2014
Ms. Melissa Christine Lowery, 83, was born June 29, 1930 in Greenville, SC. She departed this earthy life on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late William Ludie and Lula Christine Johnson. Melissa is survived by her three daughters, Beverly Christmas, her devoted caregiver of the home, Marilyn (Lewis) Handy and Valgean (Anthony)...
Velma Sligh
Jan 7, 2014
Mrs. Velma Lee Warren Sligh was born November 13, 1949 to Mary Ellen Hudley Warren and Frank Nelson Warren. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on January 7, 2014 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She retired from Hanes Hosiery and Burlington Coat Factory. She was a lifelong member of Macedonia Worship Center where she served...
Ruth Trice Medlock
Jan 4, 2014
Ruth Trice Medlock departed this life on Saturday, January 4, 2014. Ruth, the daughter of the late Thomas and Lula Trice, was born August 11, 1922 in Raleigh, NC. It was here she received her early schooling and religious training. She received a BA Degree from Shaw University. Further studies were completed at North Carolina Central University and Adelphi University...
Shirley Smith
Jan 2, 2014
On Thursday, January 2, 2014, God looked down from Heaven and picked a precious flower from His beautiful garden. Ms. Shirley Ann Thomas Smith, a native of Bishopville, SC was born on May 9, 1943 to the late Lewis and Virginia Marshall. She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Shirley retired from Salem Academy and College after 50...
Delta Perdue
Jan 2, 2014
Delta Gent Perdue, 90, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care Unit. Delta was born August 8, 1923 the third of six children born to Glen Hugh and Delta Thomas. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and East Tennessee State University. Delta taught first and second grades in Delaware for over 30...
Richard Johnson, Jr.
Dec 29, 2013
Only what you do for Christ will be counted in the end. God in his infinite wisdom called to rest Mr. Richard Johnson, Jr. on December 29, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Richard was born June 3, 1938 to the late Richard and Sally Johnson. Richard was affectionately known as "DEAC". "DEAC" was a native of Winston-Salem and was educated...
Lucille Williams Johnson
Dec 25, 2013
Elder Lucille Williams Johnson, "CHICK", passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2013 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Mrs. Johnson was born October 20, 1944 to the late Sam and Edith Williams and was a lifelong resident of W-S, NC. Mrs. Johnson was married to Elder Charles Johnson who preceded her in death in 2011. She was a member of...
Ruth Kenley
Dec 24, 2013
Mrs. Ruth R. Kenley, 90, went to be with the Lord on December 24, 2013. She was born in Pee Dee, NC on April 27, 1923 to Mary Crawford and James Spencer. She was a devout Christian and faithful member of Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church. During her life she touched the lives of many and never met a stranger....
Elma Charles
Dec 20, 2013
Mr. Elma Charles was born October 2, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Charles. Elma Charles departed his life on Friday, December 20, 2013 at Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Elma attended Atkins High School and earned his High School Diploma. After finishing High School he served in the United States Army. After serving his country he...