Cynthia Diane Carlton
Mar 18, 2012
Mrs. Cynthia Diane Carlton was born November 12, 1956. Mrs. Carlton departed to be with the Lord Sunday, March 18, 2012 at 4:15pm. Mrs. Carlton was a native of W-S, NC, a graduate of East Forsyth High School and Shaw University where she received her BA in Criminal Justice, and an employee of the State of NC as a youth...
Marlene Pitts
Mar 17, 2012
"A light from our household is gone; a voice we love is still, a place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled," Sons Jonathan and Jason Cox Elder Marlene Tillman Cox Pitts also known to her family as "Brenda" was born January 20, 1954 to Mr. Harold Tillman and Mrs. Ollie Bennett Tillman in Union County, NC....
Roosevelt Gaston
Mar 15, 2012
Mr. Roosevelt Gaston, a dedicated family man entered into eternal life on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Chester County, SC and was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee Gaston and Willie Mildred Dunham Gaston Howze; his step-father, Joe Howze; sister, Annie Crockett; and brother, George Gaston. After graduating from Chester High...
Francis Logan Reynolds, Sr.
Mar 14, 2012
Francis Logan Reynolds, Sr. was born May 9, 1935 in W-S, NC. He passed away March 14, 2012. Logan graduated from Atkins High School in 1953 and served in the US Army. Upon his completion of military service, he returned to this city where he continued his master building skills with Mr. "Pops" Lassiter and Hugh Smith, Sr. Logan later...
Sandra Ledbetter Piercy
Mar 14, 2012
Sandra Priscilla Ledbetter Piercy was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 21, 1950 to Ruth Ballentine Ledbetter and the late James Ledbetter. She departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 14, 2012 after an extended illness. She grew up in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and was educated in the Winston-Salem public school system graduating in 1969 from Atkins High School....
Zodie Lee Williams
Mar 13, 2012
On March 13, 2012, after an extended illness, God sent his angels to bring his soldier home. Zodie Lee Williams was born on February 15, 1939 to the late Carrie Williams Watkins and Tommy Johnson. He was a native of Winston-Salem and a graduate of Atkins High School. He married the love of his life, Helen Lewis on June 22,...
Bernard Shelf Polite
Mar 12, 2012
Mr. Bernard Shelf Polite, 49, was born July 5, 1962 in Winston-Salem, NC to Nathaniel Shelf and Minnie Polite. He passed away March 12, 2012. Bernard served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father. Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Esther M. Polite; daughter, Stephany Wheeler of Goldsboro, NC; son, Jahaad Turner...
Minnie Robinson
Mar 11, 2012
Minister Minnie Lee Green Robinson, age 84, of 1701 Briar Lake Road, Winston-Salem, NC, relinquished labor and entered into eternal rest Sunday morning, March 11, 2012 at the Brian Center in Lexington, NC. Minister Robinson was a native of Williamsburg County, SC, born December 18, 1927, to the late Mr. Western and Mrs. Lizzie McCrea Green. She later met and...
William Aldean Segers
Mar 11, 2012
William Aldean Segers 71, affectionately known as "Deanie" transitioned from earth to eternity on Sunday, March 11, 2012 surrounded by family. He was one of 11 children born to the late Eugene and Rebecca Segers on January 6, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC. A native of Winston-Salem, NC, he attended the Forsyth County Public School System and graduated from Winston-Salem State...
Russell Maynard Covington
Mar 6, 2012
Russell Maynard Covington was the first born son of the late James and Thelma Covington. He was a graduate of Carver High School and later entered into the United States Army for several years. Russell graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College with a degree in Welding and Mechanics. He was a long time employee of RJ Reynolds for 31 years...
Elizabeth J Yarbrough
Mar 3, 2012
Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Mrs. Elizabeth Johnston Yarbrough, 92, affectionately known to all as "MUH", of The Oaks Nursing Facility, transitioned from earth to eternity on Saturday, March 3, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center following a brief illness. She was one of three children born to Thomas and Gertrude Brooks Johnston on December 14, 1919. A native...
Patricia Rhodes Landingham
Feb 24, 2012
Ms. Patricia Rhodes Landingham, of 1122 Bank St., passed away Friday, February 24, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1964. She later graduated from Bennett College and WSSU. She had worked at Wachovia as an accountant for over 30 years and was the radio announcer at WAAA radio station for Forsyth...
Everleen M Byrd
Feb 22, 2012
Mrs. Everleen Moorman Byrd was born December 1, 1911 in Union County, SC to the late James and Emma Miller Moorman. She transitioned to her Heavenly home early Wednesday morning, February 22, 2012. Mrs. Byrd was married to the late Deaver "Wash T" Byrd for almost 60 years. Together, they made their home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where they reared...
Stephen W Speaks
Feb 20, 2012
Stephen Wendell Speaks, born May 22, 1953, to Willie and Dorothy Speaks, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2012, after an extended period of illness. Stephen was married 38 years to the love of his life, Betty Myers Speaks, and they have three wonderful children, Stephen Andre, Kelly Alexander (Jaleema), and Candace Ryan Speaks. Stephen was preceded in death by...
Mildred Frida Foy
Feb 17, 2012
Mildred Frida Foy was born January 5, 1927 in Forsyth County to the late Elijah Frida and Eula Crockett Frida. She departed this life on Friday, February 17, 2012. Mrs. Foy was educated in the public schools of Winston-Salem and graduated from Atkins High School. She furthered her education in NYC where she obtained her degree in education from City...
Joseph William White
Feb 15, 2012
Mr. Joseph William White, 44 passed away February 15, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health with his family by his side. He was born in Pinehurst, NC January 24, 1968. He is survived by his loving wife of 17 years, Nettie White; his children, Joey, Charice, JoCirra, Jovontae "Bear", and Autumn; his parents, Annie Ruth Morrison and Earl (Deborah)White; siblings,...
Cynthia Grace-Watson
Feb 13, 2012
Cynthia Christine Grace-Watson, "Cindi", 56, daughter of James Ross and Willie Mae Grace, departed this life February 13, 2012 after a long period of illness at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Cindi graduated from Reynolds High School with honors and attended Massey Junior College in Atlanta, GA. She was employed by US Airways since 1979. Cindi was a faithful Christian, devoted...
Mary Hilton Faulk
Feb 7, 2012
Mary Hilton Faulk, daughter of James Prescott and Lou Addison was born May 27, 1921 in Bishopville, SC. She departed this life on February 7, 2012. She was educated in the Bishopville, SC schools; also attending La-Mae Beauty College. She was a member of Union Baptist Church W-S, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, BJ...
Rex Arron Bowman
Feb 4, 2012
Mr. Rex Arron Bowman transitioned from labor to reward on February 4, 2012 at Forsyth Medical Center, W-S, NC. Mr. Bowman was born October 23, 1953 in Forsyth County, the youngest of nine children to the late James Ernest Bowman and Luetta France Bowman. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and Winston-Salem State University with a BA...
Alvis Ashford
Feb 2, 2012
Mr. Alvis S. Ashford was born May 27, 1951 and passed away on Thursday, February 2, 2012. He leaves behind two loving daughters, Tanisha and LaToya Ashford; a brother, Willie F. Ashford Jr. (Ola); a sister, Rhonda K. Jackson (Willie); and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, February 7, 2012 at...