Alana Monet Alston
Oct 8, 2013
Miss Alana Monet Alston, age 22, spread her wings and flew to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Alana was a vibrant and loving young lady. She touched many lives in her 22 years. She loved God and did not hesitate to express this. She was incredibly creative, and this was evident in...
Queen Cooper
Oct 6, 2013
"GREAT IS THE LORD, AND SO GREATLY TO BE PRAISED!!" Queen Esther McIntosh Cooper was born on August 15, 1932 to the late Stanley Henry McIntosh and Wilhelmina Crockett McIntosh in Forsyth Co. She departed this earthly life on October 6, 2013. Queen graduated from Carver High School in 1950, Russell's Commercial College in 1952, and Bowman Gray School of...
Zelia Young Pettigrew
Oct 6, 2013
Mrs. Zelia Mae Young Pettigrew, 58, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at KBR Hospice. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, October 12, 2013 at New Bethel Baptist Church, 1016 N. Trade St., W-S, NC. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on Saturday at the Church.
Stephanie Samuels
Oct 4, 2013
Ms. Stephanie Samuels was born February 17, 1960 to Mattie Samuels and the late Richard Hyman. She departed unexpectedly on October 4, 2013. She was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School and was raised in Macedonia Worship Center where she sang on the Youth Choir. She leaves to cherish her memories her mother, Mattie Samuels; three sons, Kenneth Long,...
Tommy Gary, Sr.
Oct 4, 2013
Mr. Tommy L. Gary, Sr., "KoKo", loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and loyal friend too many, went home to be with the Lord on October 4, 2013. He was born on September 29, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late James and Alberta Gary. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lillie Butler Gary; son, Tommy L. Gary,...
William James Birch
Oct 2, 2013
William "James" Birch was called to rest in peace on October 2, 2013. He was born December 29, 1935 to the late Ervin and Julia Birch. A native of Hemingway, SC, he later moved to W-S, NC. James was a retiree of Pepsi-Cola Bottling Co. and a faithful member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. He was a loving husband,...
Olivia Hicks
Oct 2, 2013
Mrs. Olivia S. Hicks, 67, slipped away peacefully to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 2, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at Shiloh Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on Tuesday at the Church.
Pauline Miller Mitchell
Sep 29, 2013
On Sunday, September 29, 2013 at 4am, the heavenly angels knocked on the hospital door of Pauline Miller Mitchell and she answered. They gave her wings, which enabled her to fly away from the world of sorrow and pain to spend eternity with the Lord. Pauline Miller Mitchell was the daughter of the late Willie K. Miller and Mary Moses...
Christine Luckey Marlin
Sep 29, 2013
Mrs. Christine Luckey Marlin, 90, departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on September 29, 2013. She fought a courageous battle throughout her lengthy illness. Mrs. Marlin was born on July 26, 1923 in Statesville, NC to the late Rowan and Emma Morrison Luckey. She accepted the Lord as her personal savior at an early age, Christine loved the...
Charles Crowder, Jr.
Sep 26, 2013
On September 26, 2013, our father, grandfather ("Papa"), cousin, "Dude" and very dear friend Charles Crowder, Jr. departed this earthly life at the Novant Health-Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 24, 1935 to the late Bernice Leake and Charles Crowder, Sr. in Anson County, Wadesboro, NC. He was educated in the Anson County Schools then served in the U.S....
Herbert Gaddy
Sep 26, 2013
Mr. Herbert H. Gaddy, 81, of 1600 Mansfield St., affectionately known as "Hub", departed this life on Thursday, September 26, 2013. He was born to the late James Fency Gaddy and Jennie Leak Gaddy on April 2, 1932 in Wadesboro, NC. Herbert was a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. He was a loving and devoted father who enjoyed...
Larry Lucas
Sep 22, 2013
Bishop Larry D. Lucas, 60, departed this life Sunday, September 22, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Surviving are his father, Hayward McNeill of Los Angeles, CA; one son, Bryan L. (Carla) Lucas and two grandsons, Niromie and Bryan, Jr.; three sisters, Kim (Carlos) Flood, Cynthia Harrell, and Nellie Williams; one brother, Bishop Jeff D. (Denise) Lucas; one great-aunt, Mrs. Magnolia...
Ethel Rucker Stapler
Sep 21, 2013
Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend Mrs. Ethel Bernice Rucker- Stapler, 82, of 1612 E 22nd St. was born June 26, 1931 in Davie County, North Carolina to Bishop Rucker and Mamie Wansley-Rucker. She departed her life peacefully Saturday, September 21, 2013 after an extended illness. Ethel attended Davie County Schools. She was employed by and retired from Wake Forest...
Frederick Kluttz
Sep 21, 2013
Frederick Davon Kluttz departed this life September 21, 2013. Born in Albemarle NC on August 8, 1961, this faithful Man loved God, was a loving Husband, Father, Family Man and Friend to many. "Brother Fred" was a master builder and a jack of all trades. God saw fit to call this mighty Man of Valor home at the precious age...
Hattie Mae Ruff
Sep 20, 2013
Hattie Mae Ruff was born February 15, 1934 in Newberry, SC. She departed this life Friday, September 20, 2013 at Kindred Hearts Adult Center, W-S, NC due to extended illness. She attended public school in Newberry, SC, was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church for many years, and was employed at Thomasville Furniture Company for 38 years. Hattie Mae was...
Floyd Sharpless
Sep 20, 2013
Floyd Sharpless, 84, of 1015 Lowvalley Court, affectionately known as "Mug Slinger" and "Papa Floyd", departed his life September 20, 2013 at his residence. He was born in Duplin Co., NC to the late Oscar and Bertha Sharpless. Floyd attended the Duplin Co. schools and NC A&T State University, and was a retired brick mason. In addition to his parents,...
Albert Revel
Sep 19, 2013
Peacefully on Thursday, September 19, 2013, heavenly angels guided Albert Watson Revel into the master's kingdom to rest. Albert was born to the late Charlie and Birdie Revel on June 4, 1924 in Davie County, NC. Albert attended school in Davie County, NC and after growing up, he moved to Washington, DC. Albert was employed by the Department of Transportation...
Frances Strickland
Sep 19, 2013
Mrs. Frances H. Strickland was born May 25, 1926 in Fork, NC. She was the fourth child (James, Charlie, and John) of Mildred Mason Hege and Jesse Hege. She made her transition Thursday, September 19, 2013. Her family moved to Winston-Salem in 1932 and resided in the Columbia Heights community. She graduated from Atkins High School in 1943. Married to...
Thelma Canty
Sep 17, 2013
Thelma Barksdale Canty was born in W-S, NC on October 25, 1924. God saw fit to call her home on September 17, 2013 at the precious age of 88. She was a faithful member of Hanes Memorial CME Church for over 60 years, where she served as the Usher Board President until she fell ill. Earlier in life, she was...
Dorothy Parrott
Sep 14, 2013
Dorothy C. Parrott, 82, departed this life surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, September 14, 2013. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Mable Clowney and attended Atkins High School. Funeral services will be held at 2pm Wednesday, September 18, 2013 at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held...