obituaries

Aug 8, 2024

Francis H. Brown, Jr., "Sunny" of Winston-Salem, passed away at the W.G. (Bill) Hefner Salisbury Department of Veteran Affairs Medical Center on August 8, 2024. A native of Winston-Salem, he was the first of two children born to the late Hattie Scales Brown and Francis Hiawatha Brown, Sr. At the time of his passing, he was an active member...

Aug 5, 2024

On May 17, 1927 in Union, SC, the home of Henry and Julia Moore radiated with the birth of Julia Audrey, their only grandchild. Julia lived with her grandparents until she was six years old when she came to Winston-Salem, NC to live with her mother, Sallie Moore Gladden, and her aunt, Pernola Moore Avery Owens. Julia attended Columbian...

Jul 31, 2024

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." (2 Timothy 4:7)

On Wednesday, July 31, 2024, Dr. Charles E. Gray, having completed his mission here on earth, slept peacefully away into God's arms. Just the day before his departure, he spoke of "going home" where he knew he would...

Jul 29, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ms. Gwendolyn "Big Gwen" Fleming, a beloved mother, devoted nurse, and a matriarch to her family. Gwendolyn was a mother of five; Gwendolyn Davis, Lester Fleming, Reginal Davis, Verna Davis, and the late but not forgotten Michelle Fleming. She devoted over 25+ years to Bayada Staffing where her compassionate care left...

Jul 25, 2024

Jessie Mae Joyner Witherspoon, 92, was the youngest of six born in Menola, North Carolina, to George and Ruby Joyner.  After graduating from Robert L. Mann High School in Hertford County, NC, she and her sister Lucille moved to Winston Salem, NC, to continue her education at Winston-Salem Business College. Here in Winston-Salem, she met her husband, Robert Lee,...

Jul 20, 2024

Brenda Adams,76, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on July 20, 2024, after an ongoing battle of illnesses.

Brenda was born on March 9, 1948 to Mary and Hobert Sharpe, Sr. in Winston-Salem. After graduation from John W. Paisley High School in 1966, she continued her education at North Carolina Central University. Upon leaving college, she married Benjamin...

Jul 19, 2024

Christian Pate Linton, affectionately known as Chris, passed away on July 19, 2024, in his hometown of Winston Salem, North Carolina at the young age of 20. Born on March 11, 2004, in High Point, NC he was the only child of Janet Pate Linton and Frank Linton, Jr.

Chris graduated from Atkins Academic and Technology High...

Jul 15, 2024

Louise Tyler Nivens, aged 93, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born on March 14, 1931, and departed this life on July 15, 2024. She graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1949, then briefly trained in the art of stenography. Louise ultimately retired from her role as a lab technician with Forsyth Memorial Hospital after more than thirty years...

Jul 15, 2024

Melvin Woodruff Gabriel, a cherished father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on July 15, 2024, at the age of 74. Born on July 26, 1949, Melvin lived a life filled with love, laughter, and dedication to his family and friends.

Melvin was the beloved husband of the late Audrey Terri Gabriel, with whom he...

Jul 14, 2024

Ms. Warnetta Serina Eccles, 67, of 3860 Sawyer Street, was born on August 1, 1957, to Willis Wharton Eccles and Cerento Martin Eccles in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist.

Warnetta attended Carver High School through the 10th grade. She graduated from East Forsyth High School. She later...

Jul 13, 2024

To know her was to love her, a true born fighter!

Eula Lee Covington was born in Bennetsville, South Carolina on March 30, 1947 to Ruthie May Stevenson and Cleveland Stevenson. She studied at Davidson Community College, began her career with Guildford County School System, then started at Alcohol and Drug Service's and later Choice Hotels. She...

Jul 13, 2024

Roosevelt "Spike" Hope was born on December 17, 1931 in Charlotte, NC to Roland, Sr. and Bunice Jones Hope.  He was joined in holy matrimony to LaMonte Martin Hope on August 5, 1957.

Educated in the Guilford County, NC School System, Roosevelt graduated from William Penn High School in High Point, NC.  After high school, he enlisted...

Jul 10, 2024

The Obituary of Walter Pete Adams, Jr.

Walter Pete Adams, Jr., born on October 30, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Mary Hampton Adams and the late Walter Pete Adams, Sr., left his earthly home and ascended into his heavenly home to join his beloved wife, Dorldine, and his devoted mother and father on Wednesday...

Jul 9, 2024

Brenda Malzina Fulp was born on September 9, 1949 in Stokes County, NC to Hassel Fulp and Ella Mae Scales Fulp.  On Tuesday afternoon, July 9, 2024, Brenda answered her Master's call and peacefully transitioned to her Heavenly home surrounded by her family at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist.

Brenda was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System...

Jul 7, 2024

Our beloved, Nina VeRay Winfield Booker Walker, was born February 6, 1967, in Hempstead L.I. New York to Willette G. Winfield and David Miles. Nina's beautiful spirit touched every person she encountered. Nina took pride in her sons, fiercely loved her family, and was the best Meme to Jordyn. She was always available to support her loved ones. Her...

Jul 7, 2024

Mr. Ronnie Hunter, 70, passed away July 7, 2024.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at St. Peter's Church & World Outreach Center.  The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Church.

Jul 2, 2024

Wilbert Bethea, Sr. was born February 26, 1944 to the late John Willie and Margret Smith Bethea of Robeson County, North Carolina.  Wilbert transitioned into eternity early morning of July 2, 2024. in Winston-Salem, NC.

Wilbert began his childhood years attending  church and public school at Piney Grove UMC and R.B. Dean Public School for Blacks during...

Jul 2, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce on July 2, 2024, Sylvester Smith of Longwood, FL peacefully departed his earthly life after a brief, valiant battle with cancer at Advent-Health Hospice in Altamonte Springs, FL surrounded  by his loving family. Sylvester, a beloved husband, father, grandfather was 81 years old.

Sylvester, born on September 17, 1942,...

Jun 30, 2024

Rasheika LaToya Gamble, daughter of Diana Drake was born on January 24, 1978, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  Preceding her in death were her fathers, George W. Drake and James L. Bynum; grandparents, William and Martha Baucom; and aunts, Erma and Gwendolyn.

Rasheika received her education in the Philadelphia School District and Pinecrest High School, Pinecrest, NC.

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Jun 30, 2024

Ernest Gary, Sr.

January 5, 1944  - June 30, 2024

Ernest Gary, Sr., 80, peacefully departed this life surrounded by generations of loved ones on June 30, 2024. Born to the late James and Alberta Gary on January 5, 1944, he is survived by his loving wife, Patricia George Gary; his beloved children, Latonya Brown-Dobson,...