Mattie Williams
Sep 14, 2008
Ms. Mattie Williams went to her heavenly home early Sunday morning, September 14, 2008. Ms. Williams was residing at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Sumter, SC on July 22, 1921. She lived in Brooklyn, NY for most of her adult life. She moved to Winston-Salem in 1994 and joined Hanes Memorial CME Church. In New...
Beverly Ann Poindexter Warren
Sep 14, 2008
Ms. Beverly Ann Poindexter Warren of 2550 Wallingford Rd. Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born June 3, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC to Alphonso and Katherine Poindexter. Ms. Warren was a 1965 graduate of Carver High School and alumnae of Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. She was a former employee...
Curtis Dale Crump
Sep 13, 2008
Mr. Curtis Dale Crump, 65 was born February 2, 1941 in Stokes County, NC to Wallace and Pearl Crump. He departed this life, Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Geraldine Bullard; and one brother, Robert Crump. Left to cherish his loving memories are his...
Carlton E. Scales
Sep 13, 2008
Carlton E. Scales, Sr. 80, husband to Willie H. Scales for 59 years, father and grandfather, passed away Saturday, September 13, 2008 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Carlton was born April 10, 1928 in Walnut Cove, NC. After high school, he attended NC A&T University for two years. Carlton resided in Winston-Salem for the past 60 years; and...
James Edward Mansel
Sep 9, 2008
James Edward Mansel was born on January 30, 1939. He departed from this life on Tuesday, September 9, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a native of Winston-Salem, NC and graduated from Atkins High School, Class of 1957. James retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 37 years of dedicated service. James was preceded in death by his parents....
William Ray Leak
Sep 8, 2008
Mr. William Ray Leak, also known as "Billy Ray", went home to be with his master on September 8, 2008. He was born January 30, 1960 to Ella Mae Peak and Charles Aaron Leak, Sr. of Forsyth County. He was a life-long resident of Winston-Salem and a custodian for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He was also educated in Electronic...
Felix Elbert Robinson
Sep 5, 2008
Felix Elbert Robinson, Sr. of 2516 NE Machine Street, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born on January 1, 1941 to Richard J. and Queen Ester Robinson. He made his peaceful transition early Friday morning, September 5, 2008, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He attended the local public schools and graduated from Atkins High School class of...
Nathaniel Harris
Sep 5, 2008
Nathaniel Harris, Jr., "Dabby," went home to be with the Lord with a smile on his face on, September 5, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center after a brief period of illness. He was born July 17, 1959 to Elizabeth Ramseur Harris and Nathaniel Harris, Sr., in Statesville, NC. Mr. Harris attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and was previously employed...
Rachel Johnniece Campbell
Sep 5, 2008
Rachel Johnniece Campbell, 80, departed this life on Friday, September 5, 2008. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on October 5, 1927 to Rev. George Washington Campbell, Sr. and Minnie G. McBride Campbell. Upon her graduation from public school in Winston-Salem, NC, she received a B.S. degree in Mathematics from Shaw University; an M.S. degree in Pure Mathematics from the...
William James Thompson
Sep 3, 2008
Timothy 4:6-8: "For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand, I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and...
Thomas Jerry Duke
Sep 2, 2008
Mr. Thomas Jerry Duke, Sr., of 2423 Pickford Ct, passed away September 2, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mr. Duke was born in Picken, SC on March 5, 1931 to Gainwell and Inez Duke. He came to Winston-Salem in 1954, work for Volvo White Trucking Company for 41 years and was a veteran of the US Army. Preceding Mr. Duke...
William Henry Cain
Sep 1, 2008
Mr. William Henry Cain Jr., 82, passed away on Monday, September 1, 2008. He was born August 26, 1926 in Winston-Salem to William Henry Cain Sr. and Hattie Williams Cain. He attended the public schools of Forsyth County. He was a retired employee of the Winston-Salem Journal. Henry lived a quiet life with integrity made complete by a special love...
Eddie C. Russell
Sep 1, 2008
On Monday, September 1, 2008, Mr. Eddie C. Russell, God's shepherd, passed away peacefully at his home in Los Angeles, California. Mr. Russell was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 22, 1926 to Eddie C. and Lizzie Barnes Copeland Russell. In 1945 and 1946 he served in the United States Army as a member of the Security Forces in Germany....
James Robertson
Aug 30, 2008
Brother James Robertson, Jr. was born December 11, 1951 to James Robertson and Thomasina Robertson. He was called home Saturday, August 30, 2008 after a brief period of illness. He leaves to cherish his memories his mother, Thomasina Robertson of the home; his sisters and brother; Delphine (Raleigh) Martin of Walnut Cove, Joyce (Charles) McCullough, Grace and Linda Robertson of...
Mildred Louise Forrest Allen
Aug 29, 2008
Mrs. Mildred Louise Forrest Allen was born March 16, 1921 and departed this earthly life on Friday, August 29, 2008 at Forsyth Medical center. She graduated from the old Carver School in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Red Bank Baptist Church. She was married to a former pastor of Red Bank Baptist Church, the Rev. John Edward Allen, who preceded her...
Bessie Mae Mcneil Bowman
Aug 28, 2008
Bessie Mae McNeil Bowman was born on November 12, 1952, to the late Otis and Bernice McNeil in McCall, South Carolina. Bessie passed away on August 28, 2008 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, her husband, James Bowman, Sr. Bessie worked for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System until her health failed. Bessie was...
Daryl “Pooh” Deon Boyd
Aug 25, 2008
Daryl "Pooh" Deon Boyd, of 2701 Brightwood Court, passed away on August 25, 2008. A native of Winston-Salem, he was born on December 8, 1975, the youngest son of Willie and Otelia Hatchett Boyd. Daryl attended Parkland High School. Preceding him in death were his maternal grandparents; Willie K. Hatchett and James Porter; his paternal grandfather, Willie (Bill) Boyd; an...
Vendetta Terrell Wagner
Aug 23, 2008
Mrs. Vendetta Terrell Wagner, 78, died Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008 at her home in Winston-Salem. She was born on May 28, 1930 in Huntington, WV, the daughter of Andrew Isaac Terrell and Lucille Gipson Terrell. She was preceded in death by her parents and her oldest child, Andrea Riley-Wagner. Mrs. Wagner is survived by her daughters, Bobette Wynter (Courtenay) and...
Benjamin White “Ben” Warren
Aug 18, 2008
Benjamin White "Ben" Warren was born December 6, 1929 in Richmond, VA to David E. Warren and Hattie White Warren. Ben attended high school at Virginia Randolph-Glen Allen, VA, he received his BA from Virginia Union University, Richmond, VA, his MA from University of Buffalo, and studied at NC A&T State University and several other universities. Ben's mottoes were "Bend...
Johnny “Lil Johnny” Carter
Aug 18, 2008
Mr. Johnny "Lil Johnny" Carter passed away August 18, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Saturday, August 23, 2008 from the First Waughtown Baptist Church with Reverend Dennis Bishop officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 11:30 on Saturday at the Church. The family may...