Eugene Morris
Jan 4, 2013
With sadness in our hearts, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother was called home to be with the Lord. Mr. Eugene N. Morris was born on October 20, 1946 in South Boston, VA to the late Mary Judkins Morris. Eugene Morris departed this life on January 4, 2013 at John Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, MD. He received his education...
Joeann Puryear Yarborough
Jan 3, 2013
JoeAnn Puryear Yarborough, a noble warrior, passed away with dignity on January 3, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She fought a long and arduous battle against ovarian cancer. She was born May 28, 1945 to Robert Lewis and Clara Barnes Puryear in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she was raised and educated. She lived in Utah for the past seven...
Hamlin Waymon Jones
Jan 1, 2013
Hamlin Waymon Jones was born on November 14, 1925. He was the oldest of thirteen children born to the late Mr. Willie Bush and Mrs. Earlean Felder Jones. He departed from this life on January 1, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Waymon, affectionately known as "Preacher", was a native of Forsyth County and was educated in the public school system,...
Nettie Dunn
Dec 31, 2012
Mrs. Nettie Margaret Johnson Dunn was born in Franklin County, NC to the late Sanford and Bettie Johnson, November 2, 1933. She departed this life December 31, 2012 with her daughters by her side. She was educated in the Franklin County Public Schools and graduated from Gethsemane High School in Bunn, NC, graduating in 1953. She earned the Bachelor's Degree...
Blain Aiken, Jr.
Dec 30, 2012
Mr. Blain Aiken, Jr., also known as "JUNE" by those who loved him, was born to the union of the late Mr. Blain Aiken, Sr. and Mrs. Julia Perry Aiken on January 11, 1927 in Cherryville, NC. He passed away December 30, 2012. He attended the Lincoln County Public Schools. The family relocated to Salisbury, NC in the early 40's...
Aldine Christopher Cloud
Dec 28, 2012
Mr. Aldine Christopher Cloud, 82, of 2216 Bowen Blvd., passed away December 28, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born July 14, 1930 in W-S to Roseborough and Janie Dunham Cloud. He was an active member of Hanes Memorial CME Church. He graduated from Carver High School in 1949. He was an avid sports fan. He coached little league...
Gilbert Rorie
Dec 25, 2012
Heavenly angels descended on Christmas day and took home our beloved brother, father, uncle, and friend Gilbert R. Rorie. "Uncle Gilbert" as he was affectionately known to all who came in contact with him, was born December 5, 1933 to Dock and Susie Rorie and reared in W-S, NC all his life. Gilbert Rorie attended the W-S/FCS, was employed in...
Ulysses Fee
Dec 23, 2012
Mr. Ulysses Fee was born February 1, 1919 in Catawba, SC. He departed his life on December 23, 2012. He was the ninth child of eleven children born to the late Leroy and Mary Kirkland Fee. Ulysses left SC and moved to Winston-Salem, NC. From there he joined the service. After spending time traveling overseas for four and a half...
Ogegeko Ottoman
Dec 20, 2012
Ogegeko Ottoman, also known as Ronald R. Hicks, passed away on December 20, 2012 in Los Angeles, CA. Memorial services will be held at 12noon Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church.
Wilma Hairston Wheeler
Dec 19, 2012
Mrs. Wilma Bernice Hairston Wheeler, daughter of the late Bernice Clinton and Henry Harold Hairston Sr., was born on August 9, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 after an extended illness. Wilma matriculated through the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public School System, where she graduated from Carver High School in 1955. She later received...
Donald A Hill, Jr.
Dec 19, 2012
Donald A. Hill, Jr. a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born March 28, 1992. He is the oldest son born to Reverend Donald A. Hill, Sr., B.A and Lisa R. Hill, RN BSN. He unexpectedly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at the young age of 20. Donald was homeschooled by his...
Nettie Andrews Williams
Dec 17, 2012
Mrs. Nettie Lou Andrews Williams was born April 23, 1918 to the late Turner Andrews and Mattie Terry Andrews in Johnstown, PA. She transitioned to eternity on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her home surrounded by her family members. She moved as a young child with her mother to North Carolina after the death of her father. She was married...
Isaiah W Gwynn, Sr.
Dec 17, 2012
Mr. Isaiah Willie Gwynn, Sr. was born on February 13, 1918 to Anderson Gwynn and Maude Hairston. He yielded to the call of God on Monday, December 17, 2012. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He was an active member of Shouse Temple CME Church where he served on the Willing Workers, Steward Board, Missionary Society, and as...
Lillie Gary
Dec 15, 2012
Mrs. Lillie R. Gary loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great friend to many passed away on December 15, 2012. She was born on July 21, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Theodore Demore and Frances Butler. She was preceded in death by her son, Tommy L. Gary, Jr.; and her brother, Joseph "Chuck" Butler. She is survived by...
Daisy Mae Durrah
Dec 15, 2012
Daisy Mae Henry Durrah was born July 19, 1919 in Winnsboro, SC to the late William and Lucy Gaither Henry. She departed this earthly life on December 15, 20120. "Aunt Hun," as she was affectionately known by family and her siblings, the late Willie Gaither Henry and the late Gertrude Henry Scippio, relocated to Winston-Salem, NC to be cared for...
Donald Robinson
Dec 14, 2012
Mr. Donald Ellis Robinson, 72, of 2822 N. Patterson Ave. was born September 14, 1940 to Mr. Albert and Mrs. Bessie Robinson. He passed away Friday, December 14, 2012 at Hospice& Palliative Care in Wake Forest Baptist Health following a long period of illness. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC where he attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System....
Alton Hudson Wood
Dec 11, 2012
Mr. Alton Hudson Wood departed his earthly life on December 11, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born August 14, 1939 to the late Fred and Daisy Wood and grew up in Rockmart, GA. He served in the US Army in the Vietnam Era. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irma Dean Williams Wood. Surviving are his...
Edward Hopkins
Dec 10, 2012
Mr. Edward Hopkins, 83, passed away December 10, 2012. He was born March 29, 1929 in San Diego, CA. He was a r etiree of the US Air Force having served 20 years and a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Eleanor King Hopkins; two brothers, Louis and Eugene; and...
Emma Welch Simmons
Dec 10, 2012
Mrs. Emma Mary Ella Welch Simmons was born November 1, 1925 to the late Ernest and Elsie Ann B. Welch. She went quietly to be with God on Sunday, December 10, 2012. She was a devoted housewife, caring and loving mother and grandmother, and she was faithful to God and to her church. In addition to her parents, she was...
Adrienne Berry
Dec 9, 2012
Ms. Adrienne Berry, 66, departed this earthly life December 9, 2012. She was a graduate of Atkins High School, a retiree of Wachovia, employed by the W-S/FCS System, and a faithful member of Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Adrienne is survived by four children; Dwayne, Darryl, Derrick, and Donna; four grandchildren, Tyler, Triston, Tyriq, and Savannah; one great-grandchild, Saniya; and a...