John Knox
Oct 29, 2012
Mr. John Henry Knox passed away Monday, October 29, 2012. He was born on April 17, 1936 to the late Henry and Leronia Knox in Forsyth County. In addition to his parents, Mr. Knox was preceded in death by three sisters, Mattie Johnson, Laura Thomas, and Leronia "Sallie-Ann" Knox; three brothers, James Knox, Macon Knox, and William Knox; a granddaughter...
Barbara H Griffin
Oct 25, 2012
Master Gardener and stranger to none, Barbara Ann Hodge Griffin, 77 passed away on October 25, 2012 after a short and very courageous battle with cancer. She was born on April 7, 1935 in Winston-Salem to the late Charlie Samuel Hodge and Mozell Mumford Hodge. She attended Atkins High School, graduated from Lincoln Academy in Kings Mountain, NC class of...
Lucy Manns Wilson
Oct 24, 2012
Mrs. Lucy Ann Manns Wilson passed away on October 24, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Wilson was born August 22, 1927 in Sauratown Township in Stokes County, NC to the late Jacob and Mary Martin Manns. She was a native of Belews Creek, NC until she moved to Winston-Salem with her husband, Jimmie L. Wilson. She retired from the...
James Burch, Sr.
Oct 23, 2012
Mr. James Burch, Sr., 69, died October 23, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, October 27, 2012 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Mary Lou Wilds
Oct 17, 2012
Mary Lou Wilds, 71, transitioned from this life into Glory on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 in the late afternoon due to an extended illness. She was born to Mr. & Mrs. Dodson of Darlington, SC on October 12, 1941 and was a life-long resident of this great city, W-S, NC. She attended Forsyth County public schools and was a former...
Abrah R Allen
Oct 17, 2012
"My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever." Psalm 73:26 Abrah Rena Allen departed this earthly life on the night of October 17, 2012 after a lengthy illness. Abrah was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 6, 1957 to Rose Freeman McKoy. He graduated high school in June 1976,...
Thomas Auzenne Armstrong
Oct 17, 2012
Thomas "Tommy" Auzenne Armstrong was born on January 6, 1950 to Warren Armstrong, Sr. and the late Grace Tidline Armstrong. He departed to his eternal home on Wednesday, October 17, 2012. "Tommy" grew up in Yadkin County, where he graduated from Starmount High School. He joined the US Marine Corps in 1969, and later worked as a Police Officer in...
Betty P Shepherd
Oct 16, 2012
On Tuesday, October 16, 2012, the Lord sent for his beloved daughter Betty Jean Pennix Shepherd and granted her everlasting peace and serenity. Betty Jean was born October 16, 1946 the daughter of the late Walter Pennix; Mary Pemberton; and her step-father, Junior Jenerette. Betty attended school in Beckley, West Virginia until the age of 10 when her family moved...
Terry Lee Palmer
Oct 16, 2012
Mr. Terry Lee Palmer, son of the late Melvin and Beetie Palmer, was born March 25, 1970 in Forsyth County, NC. Terry was educated in the Forsyth County Public School System, graduating from North Forsyth High School in 1988. He attended Fayetteville State University and The University of North Carolina, Charlotte. Terry's employment record spans many years at various hotel...
Kelsey "Leroy" Lash
Oct 15, 2012
Kelsey "Leroy" Lash, 83, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born April 26, 1929 to the late Kelsey and Carol Lash. He departed his earthly life on Monday, October 15, 2012 to his eternal home in glory. "Leroy" was a member of the US Coast Guard and received an honorable discharge. He moved to Buffalo in 1948 and retired as...
Mary E Sewell
Oct 9, 2012
Mary Elizabeth Sewell passed away on October 9, 2012. Mary was born October 19, 1934 to the late Marion O. Sewell, Sr. and Flossie Key Sewell. A loving and caring sister, aunt, and cousin, Mary was a committed educator, teaching for over 40 years. She was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) and taught school in Sanford, NC, High...
Joseph Singletary
Oct 7, 2012
Mr. Joseph Singletary, 75, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born on August 13, 1937. He departed this life on Sunday, October 7, 2012 after an extended illness. Born and raised in Lake City, South Carolina, he was educated in Williamsburg County Schools. At 8 years old, while attending services at St. Paul's AME church in Hemingway, South Carolina, he found...
Marvin Humphrey
Oct 7, 2012
Mr. Marvin Humphrey, 50, was born August 1, 1962 and passed away October 7, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He is survived by his mother, Barbara L. Humphrey; step-father, Leon "POPCORN" Sutton; brother, Marion (Sharon) Humphrey, Jr.; 3 aunts, Betty Hargrave, Shirley Evans, and Dorothy (James) Garner; 2 nieces; one great-nephew; and many other family members and friends. Funeral services...
Lena M Chandler
Oct 5, 2012
Mrs. Lena M. Chandler died Friday October 5, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. She was born in Wilson, NC to Robert and Sarah S. McClary, and went to school in Philadelphia, PA and finished high school in Kingstree, SC. She was known to many in her "Old Carver School" community as "Mom", due to her caring...
Doretha Fair Marshall
Oct 3, 2012
On July 3, 1936 God so graciously blessed us with a wonderful, loving, and devoted daughter, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and wife, Mrs. Doretha Fair Marshall, who departed this life on Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Doretha Marshall attended Winston-Salem Teachers College in which she received a Nursing pin. She also received a degree in business...
Katherine H Spease
Oct 3, 2012
Mrs. Katherine Harrell Spease, 93, departed life peacefully on Wednesday, October 03, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center in the presence of her family. She moved to Winston-Salem as a young child from Hartsville, SC. She spent several years caring for several members of her family. Later, in life she worked many years and retired from the retail department of Goodwill...
James A Coleman
Oct 2, 2012
Mr. James A. Coleman, 63, known to family and friends as "JAMIE" was born June 12, 1949 to Otis and Gladys M. Coleman. He passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 2, 2012. Mr. Coleman was a retired United States Marine and was the Commander of the local Disabled American Veterans Chapter. He attended WS First Assembly of God. He is...
Nicole Davis
Sep 30, 2012
Ms. Nicole S. Davis, 29, was born August 7, 1983. She departed this life Sunday, September 30, 2012. Nicole was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and was employed at Monarch, Title Development Coordinator. Left to cherish her memories are her parents, Lisa Davis (George Gladden) and Emanuel Davis, Sr. (Wanda); siblings, Emanuel, Jr. (Brittany), Christian, Jillian, Cameron, Joshua,...
Mary Scott Isom
Sep 30, 2012
Many defining moments tell the life story of Dr. Mary S. Isom, who was born February 26, 1934 in Lavonia, GA to the late D.V. Reeder and Orene Reeder Scott. She later moved to Rome, GA with her sister, Sarah; mother; and step-father, Thomas Scott. She met, fell in love, and married Odell C. Isom, who preceded her in death...
Desiree C Jones
Sep 30, 2012
Ms. Desiree Clarese Jones, 20, passed away on Sunday, September 30, 2012. She was born December 6, 1991 in Winston-Salem to Darlene Renee McLaughlin and Paul C. Jones. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Clarence W. McLaughlin, Jr.; maternal great-grandparents, John H. Alexander and Flora K. Alexander; and her paternal grandmother, Henrietta McLaughlin. She is survived by...