Willis Black, Jr.
Aug 30, 2010
Willis and Ada Black welcomed a son, Willis, Jr. into the world on March 27, 1933. From an early age they knew Willis, Jr. would have a positive impact on everything he was involved in. Eventually Willis' influence on his church, family, and community would earn him the title of "Mayor of Shalimar" - which he wore with pride. Willis,...
Arthur Graham
Aug 29, 2010
Arthur Jenkins Graham, 90, departed his earthly life on Tuesday August 29 at the VA Hospital in Salisbury, NC following a prolonged illness. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, August 30, 2010 at Union Baptist Church, 1200 N. Trade Street Winston-Salem, NC. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC. The family visitation will be held from...
Emmett H. Kelley, Jr.
Aug 29, 2010
Mr. Emmett H. Kelley, Jr. formerly of Alabama was born to the union of the late Mr. Emmett H. Kelley, Sr. and Cora M. Foney Kelley on December 9, 1944. Mr. Kelley departed this life on August 29, 2010 in Winston-Salem, NC. He leaves to cherish his memories to a wonderful son, Karlton Kelley; four sisters, Anita Kelley, Daisy (Larry)...
Joe Massenburg, Jr.
Aug 28, 2010
Joe Massenburg Jr. died Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Nash County, North Carolina, August 25, 1938, to Joe and Alice Massenburg he was the oldest son of twelve children. He was more than a brother often serving as a caregiver for his younger siblings. A role he cherished and thrived in. Joe...
Carolyn Johnson
Aug 28, 2010
Our mother, sister, companion, and friend, Carolyn Ann Johnson, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 28, 2010 at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on June 21, 1946 in Forsyth County to the late Monicure Johnson and Vermell Julius. She attended Paisley High School. She was an employee of...
Linda Sherrill Shipp
Aug 27, 2010
Mrs. Linda Sherrill Shipp, of 127 Azalea Terrace Court, departed this life on Friday, August 27, 2010 following a short period of illness. She is bound for a new heavenly home to rejoice forevermore, according to God's plan. Linda spent most of her young life in Winston-Salem, where she was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system and was a...
Margaret Rosemond
Aug 25, 2010
"I heard a voice of Jesus say, Come unto me and rest, lay down thou weary one, Lay down thy head upon my breast." Summoned by the voice of the Lord and escorted by an entourage of angels, Mrs. Margaret C. Rosemond made her transition to her heavenly home on August 25, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home....
Joye Lafaye Jordan
Aug 24, 2010
Joye LaFaye Jordan departed this life on August 24, 2010 after an extended period of illness, Joye was born August 14, 1977 in Winston-Salem, NC. Joye accepted Jesus Christ as her personal savior and lived her life as a true testimony to the faithfulness of God's will for her life. She will be truly missed by her family and friends....
Doretha Coates
Aug 23, 2010
Mrs. Doretha Hines Coates, 69 of 5086 Lansing Drive departed this life on Monday, August 23, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Coates was born to Irvin Hines, Sr. and Daisy Mae Harris Hines on February 23, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from high school, she worked at WFU/Baptist Medical Center in the Central Supply Department...
Willis Johnson
Aug 22, 2010
Mr. Willis Johnson, 79, passed away early Sunday morning August 22, 2010 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center after an extended illness. He was born May 29, 1931 in Savannah, Georgia to Rose Brooks Johnson and Willis Johnson. At an early age he moved with his family from Savannah to New York, New York. Mr....
Dorothy Womble
Aug 18, 2010
Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Womble, daughter of Henry and Viola Fletcher Gwyn was born on Wednesday, May 12, 1910 in Winston-Salem, NC. She peacefully transitioned in the afternoon of August 18, 2010 to her heavenly abode surrounded by her immediate family and friends. Her secondary education expectations were achieved upon graduation from Atkins Senior High School. While in Winston-Salem, she was...
Melvin Van Eaton, Sr.
Aug 17, 2010
Mr. Melvin Louis Van Eaton, Sr., 58 of 1355 Ellerway Apt. 103 passed away Tuesday morning, August 17, 2010. He was married to Ivory Van Eaton and was the son of the late Henry and Lucy Van Eaton. He leaves to cherish in his memory his loving and devoted wife of 32 years, Ivory Van Eaton of the home; two...
Thomas L. Puryear
Aug 16, 2010
Mr. Thomas Lester "Pete" Puryear, 83, was born in Yadkin County on February 26, 1927, to Samuel Puryear and Francey Thornton Puryear. He transitioned into his glorious life on Monday, August 16, 2010. Pete grew up in East Bend, NC and attended the Yadkin County School. He served in the United States Army and was deemed a World War II...
Geneva Rice Britt
Aug 16, 2010
Geneva Rice Britt was born May 18, 1921 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Jessie and Annie Rice. She was the seventh of twelve children. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public School System and graduated from Atkins High School in 1939. In 1959, she married William Britt. She became an active member of Mars Hill Baptist,...
Harvey Turner Savage
Aug 16, 2010
Mr. Harvey Turner Savage, 63, died August 16, 2010. Harvey was born February 27, 1947 in Tarboro, NC. After graduating high school he served our country in Vietnam and was in the Army and the Air Force. Harvey earned an Associate's Degree and dedicated most of his career as a youth counselor and supervisor. Harvey is survived by his wife,...
Thelma Pigford
Aug 14, 2010
Thelma Jarrett Pigford departed this life unexpectedly on August 14, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 26, 1935 to William and Irene Jarrett. She was a 1953 Graduate of Atkins High School and a devoted member of Union Chapel Baptist Church where her God-Given gift was teaching. She was a former president of W-S Chapter of the...
Shirley Carter
Aug 12, 2010
Mrs. Shirley W. Carter 69 of 5128 Britt Drive was born August 17. 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Jefferson Morris Sr. and Mildred Whitlock. Mrs. Carter was reared in the home of her aunt and uncle the late Mr. James and Mrs. Florence Wall. She was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem and departed this life on Thursday August...
Evelyn Wagner
Aug 10, 2010
Ms. Evelyn L. Wagner, known to family and friends as "Moon or Elb" of 324 Crafton Street was born April 7, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC. Elb was the oldest daughter born to Mrs. Carrolua Pinkney Wagner Holiday. She departed this earthly home on August 10, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. "Elb" was a graduate of Atkins High...
Grady Lee Nicholson, Sr.
Aug 9, 2010
Mr. Grady Lee Nicholson, Sr. departed this life on Monday, August 9, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. A native of Rockingham, NC, he was a resident of Winston-Salem for most of his life. He was a retiree of Ramey, Inc. in Winston-Salem. He was also a member of Abundant Life Christian Ministries. He leaves to cherish his memory his wife,...
Naomi Webster Rew
Aug 9, 2010
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7" Naomi Webster Rew was born on December 29, 1923 to Decarster and Murphy Joyce Webster in Stokes County, NC. She transitioned to eternal rest on August 9, 2010 at Springwood Care Center. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and...