obituaries

Mar 12, 2024

Proverbs 31:25-27

"Strength and honor are her clothing: She is confident about the future. Her mouth is full of wisdom: kindly teaching is on her tongue.  She is vigilant over the activities of her household: she doesn't eat the food of laziness."

Tuesday, March 12, 2024, Mrs. Maybelle Pendergrass Steele took the Lord's hand surrounded...

Mar 11, 2024

Andrea Denise Bitting James was born on Friday, October 2, 1953, in Winston-Salem, NC to Margaret Byers Bitting and James Miller, who both preceded her in death. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, LaDonna Clark; brothers, Grady Byers and Barry Bitting; her sister-in-law, Celestie Byers; and maternal grandparents, Amos & Eliza Byers....

Mar 9, 2024

On the morning of March 9, 2024, DeVe' "Ve" Griffin Davis peacefully departed this world at the age of 71, in Miami, Florida, at Jackson Memorial Hospital, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Forsyth County, NC on August 9, 1952 to William A. Griffin and Jeanette Griffin. She received her undergraduate degree from Winston-Salem State University...

Mar 9, 2024

Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God; and everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.  He who does not love does not know God, for God is love. In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might...

Mar 6, 2024

Naomi Catherine Cecil was born November 7, 1930 in Lynchburg, VA to Eugene and Nancy Early.  She departed this earthly life on March 6, 2024.

Naomi's educational accomplishments included receiving a Bachelor's Degree from St. Paul College and a Master's Degree from New York University. She was a professor in the English Department at Winston-Salem State University...

Mar 6, 2024

Setth Jerrome Kal-El Brown, born on January 2, 1994, to Vicki Herman and David J. Brown, in Buffalo NY passed away peacefully on March 6, 2024, at 9:51 pm, surrounded by loved ones.

Setth was a cherished son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend whose presence touched the lives of all who knew him. He will be...

Mar 4, 2024

Mr. George Bernard Meredith, 52, was born on January 3, 1972 in Winston Salem, NC to the late Blanche Meredith and George Bernard Brim. The Lord called him home on Monday, March 4, 2024.

George was known for his laughter, joking, and being a protector to his family and friends, especially his daughters and grandchildren. He was...

Mar 2, 2024

On Saturday March 2, 2024, Marilyn Lucette Baldwin Springs, was called home to be with the Lord. She was home with her Husband and a Nurse from Trellis Supportive Care, who said as she was coming up the drive to enter the house, she saw a Hawk come up from the East and one come around from the side...

Mar 1, 2024

Ms. Alice Esther Correll Hawkins, 89, passed away March 1, 2024. She was born on January 28, 1935 in Forsyth County, NC to Vance and Beatrice Correll. Alice was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers; and five sisters.

She leaves to mourn her death a daughter, Sherry Eaton; son, LeRoy Hawkins; five grandchildren; five great...

Mar 1, 2024

Mr. Willie Earl Williams, 88, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away Friday, March 1, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after an extended period of illness.

Willie was born June 25, 1935 to Vera Williams and Mike Sutton in Eden, NC and he attended school in Elizabeth City, NC. At the age of 19, he moved to...

Feb 28, 2024

James William Anderson

February 23, 1923 - February 28, 2024

James William Anderson was born in Tipton, GA to Paul Anderson and Anna Lee Williams.

He attended public school in Winston Salem, NC. As a young adult he moved to New York City to be with his siblings. He worked as a printer...

Feb 27, 2024

Let not your hearts be troubled. Believe in God; believe also in me.  In my Father's house are many rooms. If it were not so, would I have told you that I go to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again and will take you to myself,...

Feb 24, 2024

Henry Thomas Carter, age 83, of Winston Salem, NC entered his heavenly rest on February 24, 2024. Henry was born June 23, 1940, to the late Luther Carter & Geneva Flowers. Henry was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bobby Myers and Thomas Barnes; daughter, Paula Rook; and half-sisters, Mrs. Frankie Morant and Mrs. Jackie Archie.

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Feb 22, 2024

Lewis Michael Smith was born on January 5, 1956, to the late David L. Smith and Mary E. Smith in Guilford County. He exchanged time for eternity on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital, surrounded by his family.

Michael attended North Carolina State University and Aviation School. He retired after 31 years...

Feb 21, 2024

Michelle Dover Richardson was born on September 1, 1947 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She graduated from Atkins High School in 1966. Michelle was employed by R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, University of Maryland Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, and Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Juanita and Ernest Dover; brother, Ernest...

Feb 21, 2024

Deacon Randall Curtis Foman was born in Washington, DC on August 26, 1948 to the late Paul M. Foman and Helen K. Foman. He was a 1966 graduate of McKinley High School. In 2018 he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Ministry from Carolina Christian College here in Winston-Salem, and was working on his Master's degree.

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Feb 20, 2024

On February 20, 2024 God called his son William C. Bethea home to be with his Heavenly Father.  William C. Bethea was born to Cleveland Bethea and Earlene Bethea in Forsyth County on October 26, 1960. He was educated at Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools at North Forsyth Senior High School where he received his diploma. William was formerly employed at...

Feb 20, 2024

Myles Steven Cuffie, Jr., a husband, father, and grandfather, passed away in his sleep on February 20, 2024 at the age of 55. Born and raised on Long Island, Myles leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Terri; his four children, Wes, Ben, Rachel and Raquel; and nine grandchildren, Wes, Jr., Ben, Jr., Anthony, Mason, Andre, Cali Rae, Alex,...

Feb 19, 2024

Pastor Frank Cathcart, 79, was born February 20, 1944 in Rock Hill, South Carolina to James Cathcart and Rosetta Moore Cathcart. He departed this life on February 19, 2024 at Greenhaven Health and Rehabilitation Center, Greensboro, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Rosetta Cathcart; and several siblings.

Left to cherish...

Feb 19, 2024

Arvanetes Smith Jordan was  the daughter of Willie Smith, Sr. and Flora Smith.

She was born December 6,1964 in Winston Salem NC. She gained her heavenly wings to be with the lord on February 19, 2024.

She received her academic education in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System where she graduated high school at Parkland...