obituaries

Sep 29, 2022

Elder Horace Anthony Wilson, Sr. was called to rest on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Elder Wilson was born on February 4, 1952 to the late Woodrow, Sr. and Caroline Wilson. As a youth, his parents taught him to be obedient, respectful, and responsible. Elder Wilson attended Fourteenth Street Elementary, Atkins High School, and Forsyth Technical Community College. In 1972,...

Sep 29, 2022

Mother Frances Conrad Flow, the matriarch of this family, was born to the late James Orange Conrad and Nellie Anthony Conrad in Lewisville, North Carolina on January 29, 1930.  Mother Frances attended Lewisville Elementary and Carver High School in Forsyth County.  Some of her many passions were tending to flowers, fishing on the fish banks, cooking and canning, sewing,...

Sep 28, 2022

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Helen Jackson Benbow on September 28, 2022, at the age of 87. She was a Winston Salem native born to Willie Jackson and Louise Jackson (Johnson) on February 17, 1935. She was a nurse by profession and after a 36-year nursing career, retired from Forsyth Memorial Hospital in 2000.

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Sep 27, 2022

Woodrow Wilson Harris, Jr., of Winston Salem, NC, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022.  Woodrow was born November 5, 1952, to the late Elder Woodrow Wilson Harris, Sr. and Eva Woods Harris in Winston-Salem, NC. He was the eighth child of ten and was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District. He graduated from Atkins High School Class...

Sep 27, 2022

Sterling Jerome Barber, 59, peacefully transitioned Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at his home on 1811 Camden Forest Drive in Winston-Salem, NC. Sterling was born in Winston-Salem and grew up in the community of Happy Hill Gardens where he had many friends and had developed into a multi-sport star athlete at Parkland High School where he graduated in 1982. Known...

Sep 26, 2022

Jackie Dean Huffin was born November 16, 1964 in Rosehill, NC to Ulysses D. Huffin and Mary Herring Huffin. He departed this earthly life on Saturday, September 24, 2022.

He attended the Iredell County School System in Statesville, North Carolina and was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church, Charlotte, NC for several years.

He...

Sep 26, 2022

Mrs. Jacquelyn Raye Jenkins, affectionately called "Jacki," was born to the late Louise H. Davis and the late Robert Cowan in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on June 7, 1929.

The family relocated to White Plains, New York when Jacki was a young girl, and she was educated in the White Plains Westchester County School System. She attended the...

Sep 25, 2022

Ricky Dejuan McCaskill, Sr. was born March 3, 1964, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ricky was raised in the Happy Hill Gardens community of Winston Salem.  He graduated from Parkland High School and later attended Fayetteville State University. Later in life he decided to return to school and attended Winston Salem State and took several courses.

He...

Sep 24, 2022

Surrounded by his loving family, Garry Ray Flynt transitioned to his heavenly home in the early morning of September 24, 2022. Best remembered for his unwavering love and devotion to family, Garry was born the first of five children to James Edward (deceased) and Iva Lee Warren Flynt on August 28, 1951, in Stokesdale, North Carolina, where he spent...

Sep 22, 2022

"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 be only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8

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Sep 22, 2022

Mr. Frederick "Freddy" A. Jones, Sr., of Walkertown, North Carolina, passed away September 22. 2022 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center.   Mr. Jones was born August 28, 1936, and recently celebrated his 86 th birthday.

Mr. Jones graduated from Atkins High School in 1954.  He joined the U. S. Airforce after graduating from high school and served honorably...

Sep 20, 2022

Timothy Bernard Burns, age 62, affectionately known to family and friends as "Tim", went home to be with the Lord during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Tim was born on April 16, 1960 to the late Willie Lee and Julia Colon Burns in Albemarle, NC.

Tim attended...

Sep 18, 2022

Christopher Elijah Jennings-Allen was born October 17, 1989 in Baltimore MD, to the late Carson Lee Allen Sr. and Lessie Mae Jennings-Thompson.

He began his early education in Winston-Salem, NC Forsyth County Schools. After relocating to Washington, DC he finished his education at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Later he would return back to Winston Salem....

Sep 10, 2022

On the afternoon of September 10, 2022 while surrounded by family and friends, James was called home by the Lord. James Marshall Hinnant was born in Wilson, NC on July 14, 1956 to the late Charlie Hinnant and Rubylene Harris.

James was educated in Wilson, NC. He joined the Marine Corps and continued his career in construction...

Sep 8, 2022

"I love the Lord , because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Psalm 116: 1-2 (KJV)

Trustee Kerry Marcellus Wade departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Winston-Salem, NC, after a period of illness....

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy Grimes White, 92, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Dorothy White was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Earlie H. Grimes and Mattie S. Grimes. She was the wife of the late Reverend Thomas White Jr. who preceded her in death in 2020 after 60 years of marriage.

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Sep 6, 2022

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  Psalm 91:1

Mrs. Andrea Williams Scott (also affectionately known as "Andy") was born in Winston-Salem, NC on January 20, 1948 to Reverend Everette James Williams and Veola Horton Williams.  She was the youngest of two children.

She loved...

Sep 5, 2022

Pearlie Mae Wilson Scott was the daughter of the late Waymon Wilson Sr. and Mary Griffen Wilson. She was born on February 5, 1943. She sadly passed away on September 5, 2022, at the age of 79.Pearlie Mae Scott attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was a member of Great Pleasant AME Church, Andrews, South Carolina. She...

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. Willie Daniel May, 64, was born August 12, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC to Leroy and Leona May.  He departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, Winslam Business College, and retired from WestRock Company. Willie attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Sep 4, 2022

Mrs. Essie Wadell Martin Linville, age 88, departed from this earthly life on Sunday, September 4, 2022. "Wadell", as she was affectionately known, was born in Lawsonville, NC on February 28, 1934 to the late Mr. William Gentry Martin and Mrs. Flora Pearl Hylton Martin.

"Wadell" was educated in the Forsyth County School System. She was a...