James Lowery
Jan 5, 2011
James Edward Lowery of 6558 Vance Road was born in Forsyth County on February 22, 1932 to Luther R. Lowery and Mildred V. Hairston Lowery. On January 5, 2011, God called home his faithful servant. He fought a good fight and kept the faith. James attended local schools in Forsyth County. He was life-long, dedicated member of Oak Grove Missionary...
Janie May Nesbitt
Jan 5, 2011
Janie May Nesbitt was born on February 22, 1924 in Spartanburg County, SC to the late Jamie Hayden and Lola May Nesbitt. She moved to Winston-Salem, NC with her family at an early age. She attended Atkins High School. Janie joined Hanes Memorial CME Church and was active in many organizations including the Chancel Choir, Creative Club, and the Missionary...
Herman Lester Wilson, Jr.
Jan 5, 2011
Mr. Herman Lester Wilson, Jr., 62, departed this life suddenly and unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 to enter into a world of perfect peace. Herman was born in the city on October 29, 1948 and was the only son of Helen Dunlap Wilson and Herman Lester Wilson, Sr. He later attended the local public schools and was a 1968...
James Cheek
Jan 5, 2011
Mr. James W. Cheek died on Wednesday, January 5, 2011 and Mrs. Rachel Allen Cheek expired on Friday, January 7, 2011. Funeral services for Mr. James W. and Mrs. Rachel Allen Bauldrick Cheek will be held at 11am Thursday, January 13, 2011 at St. James AME Church with Reverend Steven L. Lyons, pastor. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery,...
Alice Foy
Jan 4, 2011
Dignity, courage, family-focused, faith-filled and strength are all words that describe Alice Louisa Lyerly Foy—a consummate musician, beloved aunt, devoted teacher and caring friend. A. Louisa Lyerly Foy was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 18, 1922, the third of four children born to Rena Kent Lyerly and James Alexander Lyerly. She inherited a rich legacy of faith, family,...
Sarah Brown
Jan 1, 2011
Mrs. Sarah Bailey Brown, 74 of 124 Styers Road was called home on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center. She was born November 22, 1936 in Forsyth County. Sarah was a lifelong member of St. John CME Church. She was preceded in death by her mother, Mrs. Louise B. Harding; and...
Lillian Bennett
Jan 1, 2011
Unexpectedly on Saturday, January 1, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center, God saw fit to take from our midst, Ms. Lillian Bennett, known to her family and friends as "Lib". She was born on April 16, 1940 in Anson County, NC to the late Louise Bennett and Hewey Cash. She attended the public schools of Anson County. At an early age,...
Andrew Thompson
Dec 30, 2010
Andrew R. Thompson, 95 passed away December 30, 2010. He was born June 15, 1915 in Rock Hill, SC and was a member of Carver Road Christian Church. "Mr. Andrew" retired from Reynolds Tobacco. He was a gardener, great cook, sports fan, and loved people. He was preceded in death by his wife, Corine C. Thompson; mother, Elvira R. Robinson;...
Charlie Mcrae
Dec 29, 2010
Charlie James McRae better known as "C.J." passed away peacefully Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1950 to Annie Ruth Johnson and Len McRae in Marion, SC. He attended Marion County Schools, and enlisted in the Army in 1971 where he did a tour of duty in Vietnam. He retired from the City...
Howard Mccullough
Dec 28, 2010
On Tuesday, December 28, 2010 Mr. Howard McCullough departed this life. He was born October 21, 1928. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1947 and worked for CC Ross Painting and Decorating Company for 40 years.He was president of Atkins Alumni Class of 1947. He is survived by his wife, Theresa McCullough; six daughters, Paris M. Bradsher, Irma...
Francina Covington
Dec 28, 2010
Francina Covington, 74 passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2010. She was born November 22, 1936 in Union, SC to Buddy Farr and Kathleen Farr Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by two children, Pamela Covington and Michael Covington; five grandchildren, Davonta, Michael, Jr., April, Miracle, and Josh Covington; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jessie Dobson...
Mary Davidson
Dec 27, 2010
Mary Elizabeth Davidson went to be with the Lord on December 27, 2010. She was born in Eckman, WV to the late Willie Geneva and Edward Morris on June 17, 1928. Mary was educated in McDowell County, WV. She was employed for years at Wayne General Hospital, Paterson, NJ where she retired in 1978. She accepted Christ at a very...
Craig Backman
Dec 23, 2010
Advance- "Lift up your heart and peace to thee, God wanted me now; He Set Me Free" The late Joyce Marilyn Frasier gave birth to Craig Donahue Backman on February 13, 1962 in the Bronx, NY. He attended Shaw University in Raleigh, NC and later transferred and received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science from NC A&T State...
Betty Lowery
Dec 19, 2010
Mrs. Betty Livingston Lowery was born on July 18, 1931 to Thomas and Louise Livingston in Fairmont, NC. She passed away on Sunday, December 19, 2010. She retired from Sara Lee and previously resided at Salem Terrace and Oak Forest Rehabilitation Center. She was a member of First Waughtown Baptist Church and served on the Missionary Board. Mrs. Lowery was...
Howard Bates
Dec 17, 2010
Mr. Howard Estes Bates passed away unexpectedly on December 17th, 2010. Mr. Bates was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mr. and Mrs. Samuel L. Wilson, Sr. Mr. Bates was a member of Calvary Moravian church. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, William Bates. Mr. Bates is survived by a brother, Samuel (Cynthia) Wilson, Jr.;...
Mary Young
Dec 17, 2010
Lovingly known as "Ms. B.", Mrs. Mary E. Young, 84, departed this life on December 17, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Mary Young was born November 17, 1926 to Nathaniel Bolder and Maggie Anderson and she was an only child. Mary Boulder married John H. Young and they had a beautiful family together, which more than made...
Mary Cherry Ferguson
Dec 15, 2010
Ms. Mary Cherry Ferguson, 93, formerly of 1629 University Place, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life at the Springwood Care Center on December 15, 2010. She was born on August 17, 1917 in Rock Hill, SC to the late George and Cora Moffett Cherry. She attended the public schools of Chester County, and soon after, moved to Winston-Salem. A dedicated employee...
Emma Pierce Scipio
Dec 15, 2010
Mrs. Emma Pierce Scipio, 85, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on June 17, 1925 in Darlington, SC and was educated in the Darlington County Schools. She was married to Norman Scipio until his death in 1994. From that union, they were blessed with 11 children. She leaves to cherish her memory,...
Gladys Watkins Moore
Dec 13, 2010
Our beloved mother, Gladys Virginia Watkins Moore departed this earthly life on Monday evening, December 13, 2010 at her residence. She was born in Axton, VA to the late Hattie Martin Watkins and John "Kit" Watkins on September 25, 1930. She was a faithful member of Dreamland Park Missionary Baptist Church, Winston-Salem, NC where she served as a Deaconess, and...
William Edward Conrad
Dec 12, 2010
Mr. William Edward "Babe" Conrad passed away on Sunday evening, December 12, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. "Babe" was born on August 7, 1941 in Tobaccoville, NC to the late William A. and Dorothy H. Conrad. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1961. He was an avid bowler and a member of the Piedmont Bowling Association. "Babe" was...