obituaries

Nov 10, 2023

In Loving Memory of Mother Amanda Lee Brown Williford

Surrounded by her large and loving family, Amanda Lee Brown Williford, a faithful servant of Christ, peacefully entered God's eternal embrace on November 10, 2023. Mother Amanda Williford was born on March 23, 1929, to the late Pru Ellis and Eloise Brown in Anderson, SC, and peacefully passed...

Nov 9, 2023

Ms. Allison Shawn Boulware, 63, was born August 10, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC to James C. Sawyer and Goldie Maxine Greer.  She was raised by her grandmother, Joycie B. Boulware.

Her spiritual journey began at Hanes Memorial CME Church and she attended St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church before her health declined. She had a heart like Jesus...

Nov 7, 2023

Ms. Cynthia Elaine Joel was born on September 6, 1956, in Forsyth County to Helen Eugenia Robinson and the late Hayward McIntyre. She departed this life on November 7, 2023.

In her early years, she was educated through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system, graduating from Parkland High School in 1974. She went on to attend Durham Business...

Nov 6, 2023

Mr. Kendrick Jermaine Jones, transitioned from this life on Monday, November 6, 2023.  He was the only child born to Linda Jones Bowman and the late Willie Lee Bowman on Tuesday, June 26, 1973.

Kendrick was a devoted and loving father to his children.  He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Carver High School. He...

Nov 2, 2023

William Cornell Taylor, a beloved son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, peacefully left this world on November 2, 2023, in his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, at the age of 65. Born on January 21, 1958, in Columbia, SC, William exuded the warmth of a life well-lived. His motto, "Love the life you live and live the life...

Nov 2, 2023

Mr. Harold Nelson Hege, affectionately known as "Peter Rabbit", of 1032 Nancy Lane was born June 22, 1964 to the late Vendetta "Mickey" Hege and Harold Nelson Southerland and departed his life on November 2, 2023.

Harold lived in Winston-Salem all his life and is survived by his son, Piragio Thompson; two sisters, Tomica Hege and Michelle...

Nov 2, 2023

Mr. George Louis Mitchell accepted the call from God on November 2, 2023 in Murphysboro, Illinois. They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, not be weary; they shall walk, and not faint.

Mr. George Louis Mitchell was the eldest son of the late...

Nov 1, 2023

Ronald Levell Pollard, Sr., son of Mamie and Elijah Pollard, was born on July 6, 1955 and he departed his life on November 1, 2023.

Mr. Ronald Pollard, Sr., also known as 'Birdman", was a resident of Winston-Salem, NC.  He attended West Forsyth High School and graduated in 1973.  After graduation he married his wife of 49...

Oct 31, 2023

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

Deacon Douglas Wayne Ingram was born on October 16, 1949, to the late Robert L. Richardson and Jessie M. Ingram in Winston-Salem, NC.

Douglas was married to the love of his life, his wife...

Oct 31, 2023

Matriarch Lady Hattie Nelson Ingram, 89, was called home by God on October 31, 2023. She was born to the late James Nelson, Sr. and Esther Truesdale Nelson on February 14, 1934. She was the youngest of five siblings. Hattie's maternal lineage is traced to the Country of Sierra Leone on the Continent of Africa by way of the...

Oct 31, 2023

Belinda Walker Allah passed away peacefully in her home on October 31, 2023. She was born on May 10, 1952, in Batesburg, South Carolina, to Julius Walker and Beatrice Boyd Walker (both deceased). Belinda was also lovingly cared for by her stepmother, Katherine Rowe Walker (deceased). She spent the majority of her life in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she...

Oct 29, 2023

Bernice Cross was born February 14, 1945 to Mr. Lewis W. Evans, Sr. and Mrs. Ellen Bowman in Winston-Salem, NC. Bernice passed away from this earthly home and transitioned to her heavenly home on Sunday October 29, 2023.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend and will forever be missed by all that...

Oct 27, 2023

Mrs. Pearlie Mae McLaurin, 72, was born February 16, 1951 to Legett Wilson and Lucilla Wilson in Chesterfield, SC.  She departed this life peacefully at home on October 27, 2023.  She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and friend to many.

Mrs. Pearlie retired from Arbor Acres as their prep cook in 2005. Since...

Oct 27, 2023

Steven Douglas Caesar yielded to his Master's call on October 21, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Steven was born August 27, 1952 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Jimmy B. Caesar and Mozelle H. Caesar. He joined Kimberly Park Holiness Church at an early age and was baptized by Bishop S.M. Caesar. Steven was a graduate of North...

Oct 27, 2023

Mr. Rodney Lynn Kimble was born on March 2, 1956, in Concord, NC to the late Helen Virginia Kimble and Odell Isaiah Edmond in Cabarrus County, NC and raised by his maternal grandparents, Pearl (Roddy) Kimble.  Rodney peacefully entered eternal rest on October 27, 2023, at his home in Winston-Salem, NC.  Rodney was educated in both the Cabarrus County...

Oct 27, 2023

Margaret Elizabeth Barnes Payne, at the gentle age of 101, quietly departed this life and entered her eternal rest on Friday, October 27, 2023.  Margaret was born in Wilson County, NC, August 1, 1922, in the home of Rose Lee and Simon Barnes. She was the oldest of seven siblings: Purely, Daniel, Mildred, Simon, Jr., Vivian, Katherine and Carl,...

Oct 26, 2023

Ernest McLean, III of Winston-Salem, North Carolina took his first breath on March 9, 1951 in Sanford, North Carolina and his last breath on October 26, 2023 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Ernest McLean, II and Madgaline "Hannah" McLean. He was preceded in death by his brother, Michael McLean Othman of New Jersey....

Oct 25, 2023

Mr. Lester Davidson, III, age 67, was born on March 19, 1956 to the late Lester, Jr. and Mary E. Davidson in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life peacefully at home on October 25, 2023.

Lester was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He graduated from Parkland High School in 1974 and worked at...

Oct 17, 2023

Virginia Lucille Little, whom everyone knew as "Ms. Talley" or "Grandma Talley", 70, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away on October 17, 2023 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She was born October 1, 1953 in Anson County, North Carolina and attended the Anson County Public Schools. She was truly loved by all and never met a stranger. Ms. Talley...

Oct 16, 2023

Mrs. Mary M. Bethea passed away unexpectedly at her home on Monday, October 16, 2023 at the age of 67. Mary, affectionately known as "MayMay" and "Sister", was born November 9, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to Charles and Doris Morrison.

Mrs. Bethea was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where she attended Carver High School. She...