obituaries

Jun 18, 2023

Mr. Jacques "Peddy" Settle, the son of the late Grady Nicholson and Shirley Spease, was born in Winston-Salem NC and attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.

He was a faithful member of Abundant Life Christian Ministries.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandfather, Theodore Settle; maternal grandmother, Lurenda Settle; and sister,...

Jun 16, 2023

On Friday, June 16, 2023, Heaven rejoiced and welcomed our family's matriarch into the arms of her dear Savior.

Mable Sloan Hauser was born on August 15, 1927 in Belton, South Carolina to the late Ardie Mae Sloan King and raised by her grandfather Johnnie Sloan.

Mrs. Hauser was affectionately known...

Jun 15, 2023

David Meachem, Jr. entered this life on September 3, 1951, and departed peacefully on June 15, 2023, surrounded by his twin brother Donald, sister-in-law Josephine and other family members.

David was one of three children born to David Meachem, Sr., and Ruth Meachem.  David was a twin.  He and his brother Donald were inseparable, and they loved...

Jun 10, 2023

Trevon LaGene Mitchell - "Tre"- was born on November 7, 2006 in Cabarrus County to Cory Mitchell and the late Victoria Gonzales. He passed away on June 10, 2023 and will be remembered for his outgoing personality, infectious smile, sense of humor and loyalty to his friends. At the time of his passing, Tre was a student in the...

Jun 9, 2023

THE EARTHLY SOJOURN OF MRS. GLORIA JEAN CAIN KING "QUEEN"

Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms. 1 Peter 4:10

The earthly journey of Mrs. Gloria King came to an end in a peaceful sleep in the early morning of June 9,...

Jun 7, 2023

ON JUNE 7, 2023, DR. KAREN SCOTT DEAN PEACEFULLY TRANSITIONED TO HER HEAVENLY HOME WHILE SURROUNDED BY FAMILY AND LOVED ONES. BORN ON SEPTEMBER 17, 1961, IN GOLDSBORO, NC TO NOVELLA CARRAWAY SCOTT AND LAWRENCE SCOTT. SHE WAS A TRAILBLAZING, POWERFUL WOMAN OF GOD AND A GENERAL IN THE ARMY OF THE LORD. IN 1988 SHE WAS MARRIED TO...

Jun 6, 2023

Andria Elizabeth Phillips was born October 17, 1961 in Elyria, Ohio to John T. Phillips, Sr. and Mary Ann Finch Phillips. She departed this life June 6, 2023 after an extended period of illness. Andria worked for 26 years as a certified nurse's assistant until her health failed. She was a very kind, generous, and loving individual, who never...

Jun 6, 2023

Mr. Robert James Durr of Kernersville, NC passed away June 6, 2023 after an extended illness. He was born on January 29, 1939 in McRae, Georgia. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Pauline Banner Durr; and his wife of 42 years, Helen M. Durr.

Robert held many jobs over his lifetime, from pizza maker...

Jun 4, 2023

Jonas Berlenda Burns Tillman, known to all of her friends as "Sadie" was born February 6, 1941, to Robert Fulton Burns and Claudia Mae Tillman Burns in Anson County, Polkton, NC. She entered into eternal rest on Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC.

Sadie was a graduate of West Ansonville High...

Jun 4, 2023

Norma Jean Wiley Speas was born in Conway, South Carolina on November 3, 1931 to  Tolar & Juanita Wiley (both deceased).  She departed this life at her daughter's home in Loganville, GA on June 4, 2023 at the age of 91.

Norma Jean attended St. Paul School in Conway, South Carolina. After moving to Winston-Salem, NC, she...

Jun 1, 2023

The Good Shepherd in his infinite wisdom and care, has called one of his own, Mr. Lewis David Propst, 76, from labor to reward. He answered his call on June 1, 2023 after his illness while at Trellis Supportive Care.

He was born in Lenoir, NC in Caldwell County. He was preceded in death by his wife,...

May 30, 2023

Sandra Yvonne Simmons Leak was surrounded by her family as she transitioned peacefully into the loving arms of her Eternal Father on the evening of May 30, 2023. She was the third child of eight born to the late Bishop Abraham Benjamin Simmons and Evangelist Juanita Covington Simmons on April 26, 1950 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Sandra...

May 28, 2023

Today we celebrate the life of Delphenia Washington, 66, of Winston-Salem North Carolina, who left us to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023 from natural causes.

Delphenia was predeceased by her father, James O. Lowery.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Washington; her children Dionna & Seth Washington; her mother, Audrey...

May 27, 2023

On Saturday, May 27, 2023, God dispatched his angels to call our beloved brother, Kerry Cade, home.  He was born on July 31, 1963 to Reverend Joseph Cade and Sister Rosie Lee Davis Cade.

Kerry attended school in Robeson County and graduated from Lumberton Senior High School in 1980.  Kerry worked several jobs before going into the...

May 20, 2023

Mr. Kenneth W. Marlin, Jr., 75, was born on August 3, 1947, in Winston-Salem, NC to Kenneth W. Marlin, Sr. and Christine Luckey Marlin. He departed this life peacefully at Novant Medical Center on May 20, 2023. He fought a courageous battle through several illnesses.

He graduated from Paisley High School in 1965. He attended Winston-Salem State...

May 19, 2023

"For me to live is Christ, and to die is gain. If I am to live in flesh, that means fruitful labor for me. Yet which I shall choose I cannot tell. I am hard pressed between the two. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better."  Philippians 1:21-23

Ida Mae...

May 19, 2023

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, 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 not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8

Samuel...

May 18, 2023

Franklin Renard Braddy (Cain) was born August 13, 1967 in Winston Salem, NC to Franklin Cain and the late Sharon Braddy Cain. He transitioned from this life's mission at 7:58AM on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Hospital where he was surrounded by family.

In his early years, he lived with his grandparents, the late...

May 18, 2023

Walter Dinkins, Jr., son of Walter and Susanna Loney Dinkins was born on March 10, 1949, in Sumter County, South Carolina. Walter gained his wings on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at 5:42 pm at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was affectionately known as Jimmy, Hudson, Ting and Boss Man by his family and...

May 17, 2023

Bishop Stephone Devon Samuels was born to the late William "Diamond" Boyce and the late Barbara Samuels Valentine. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, and continued his education at Vintage Bible College in Biblical Studies.

Early in his youth, he was under the direction of Apostle Sylvester Davis Johnson of Macedonia "True" Vine Pentecostal...