Beulah Wallace
Jan 19, 2011
Beulah Wallace, 88, a loving mother and grandmother gently departed her earthly home on Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. Beulah was born on November 21, 1922 in Beautfort, NC to the late Mary Salter Wallace and Jesse Wallace, Sr. She was a member of First Calvary Baptist Church and retired from Sportsman Supply Company after forty plus...
Gladys Palmer
Jan 18, 2011
Gladys Hauser Palmer, 87, peacefully transitioned from this earthly pilgrimage on Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at her home after a protracted period of illness. She was born on March 21, 1923 from the union of Ira Lee Crutchfield and Lena Hauser; she was a native of Forsyth County. She attended Atkins High School where she received her high school diploma...
Sarah Daviage
Jan 16, 2011
Sara H. Daviage, 62, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 16, 2011 at Howard University Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on September 23, 1948 to Johnnie Hunter and Katherine Hunter. She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters. Sara will be forever remembered by her loving mother, Katherine Hunter; devoted son, Everett...
Mary Lee Crockett
Jan 12, 2011
Our loving Mother, Ms. Mary Lee Crockett, of 1342 N. Cameron Ave., went to sit at her Lord's feet after passing on January 12, 2011 at WFUBMC. She was born July 4, 1922 in Lancaster, SC to the late Rosa Wade and Charlie Crockett, Sr. She was preceded in death by a daughter, five sisters, three brothers, grandson, great-granddaughter, son-in-law,...
Louise Switzer
Jan 10, 2011
Mrs. Louise Butler Switzer, 86, formerly of 732 Old Hollow Road passed away on Monday, January 10, 2011 at WFU/ Baptist Medical Center. She lived in Philadelphia, PA until she relocated to Winston-Salem, NC in the 1980s. She was an entrepreneur and owned a produce stand on Patterson Ave. for a number of years. Mrs. Switzer was the most loveable...
Lillie Mae Young
Jan 8, 2011
Mrs. Lillie Mae Young, a native of Lawrence, SC was born August 22, 1918 and passed away January 8, 2011 in Winston-Salem, NC where she resided for eighty-five years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William R. Young. She leaves to mourn four daughters, Eleanor Shell, Beverly Harriott, Gayle Young, and Lillie Mae Bacote; two sons, William...
Rachel Cheek
Jan 7, 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,...
Wanda Hawkins-Porter
Jan 6, 2011
Mrs. Wanda Fay Hawkins-Porter, 52 of 9455 Glenn Road went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 6, 2011 at her home. She was born April 9, 1958 in Forsyth County to Howard Hawkins and Thomasina Hawkins. She was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of NC A&T State University and did further work towards...
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...