obituaries

Sep 2, 2021

Mother Lenora Duckett Cunningham, 102, of 665 Amanda Place transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mother Cunningham was born in Whitmire, SC on June 5, 1919 to the late Cal Duckett and the late Lula Duckett.

Mother Cunningham was a devoted matriarch and homemaker throughout her life and was well loved and respected...

Sep 1, 2021

On September 1, 2021, William "Buddy" Chavis Renard Miller, Jr. departed this life without a chance to say goodbye. William was born on November 2, 2005 to Shannon Clark and William "Slim" Miller, Sr.

William attended Mount Tabor High School in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. William was known for his big bright smile that would light up...

Aug 30, 2021

Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, 72, of High Point, NC passed away August 30, 2021.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in West Virginia. Interment will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, WV.

Aug 29, 2021

Charlie Lee Kennedy knew he wanted to make a difference. Charlie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 24, 1933. He was one of seven children born to Mary Mack Kennedy, a homemaker, and Louis Kennedy, a factory worker. He was predeceased by both his parents and his two sisters and four brothers.  While his parents had limited...

Aug 28, 2021

What A Wonderful Life

Mildred Annette Boston Dwyer, 72, of 665 Oakdale Lane, Canton, Georgia was called to Heaven's gates on Saturday August 28, 2021 while at home with her loved ones. She was born into this world February 26, 1949 in Forsyth County to her parents Lucille H. Boston & Leonard Earl Washington.

Aug 28, 2021

Forrest Orlanda Jeter-Green was born in Newark, NJ on February 5, 1958 to the late Gwendolyn Jeter and John Bannister. He was called home on August 28, 2021.

Forrest was reared in Newark, NJ where he attended Newark Public Schools. Forrest graduated from Weequahic High School in Newark, NJ and attended Essex County College in Newark, NJ. ...

Aug 28, 2021

Tasha Renee Shavers was a caring mother, companion, daughter, sister, and friend. God called his angel home on August 28, 2021 at age 46. She was born in Winston Salem, NC to O'Neal and Gaynelle Shavers on September  21, 1974.

After graduating from North Forsyth High School, Tasha dedicated her life to helping others.  Her cheerful attitude...

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. William Alexander Reid aka "Reid" transitioned into eternity on Friday morning, August 27, 2021 at Lexington Medical Hospital in Lexington, NC. William  was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 12, 1940 to the late Hilda Mae Reid and Alexander. He attended Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. Later in his early 20's he moved to Baltimore, MD where he...

Aug 26, 2021

Charlie Mae Brown, 84, departed this life to her heavenly home, on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center in Winston-Salem, NC.  She is deeply loved, greatly admired, and caring.

Charlie Mae (Freeland) Brown was born to the late Susie Hunter Gilbeaux and William Freeland in Asheville, NC on October 9, , 1936. She was...

Aug 15, 2021

Mr. Charles McKay, Jr., 38, of 3708 Hemlock Drive passed away August 15, 2021.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Interment will be held Monday, August 30, 2021 in Salisbury National Cemetery.

Aug 13, 2021

Dorothy Mae Young Dixon was born on May 9, 1935 in Columbia, South Carolina to Mary and Nick Young.  She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church for 50 plus years.  Ms. Dixon served as Sunday School Secretary, Class Number 4 until her health failed.

Mrs. Dixon was preceded in death by both parents; her husband,...

Aug 13, 2021

On August 13, 2021, at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, NC, Mrs. Tecora Haney, 94, of Winston-Salem, NC went on to meet her Heavenly Father.  Mrs. Haney was born June 8, 1927, in Iago, West Virginia.  She is survived by five loving children, Norma Jean Manns (Lonnie) of Jonesville, NC, Woodrow Haney, Jr. of Winston Salem, NC, Shirley Brown...

Aug 12, 2021

Mrs. Mae Alice Roberts Archia was born on Wednesday, April 18, 1934 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mr. Benjamin H. Roberts and Mrs. Bessie Bess Roberts.  She departed her life on Thursday, August 12, 2021.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Alfred Harmon Archia, Sr.; a daughter, Ms. Carolyn Evon Archia; and a son Richard S. Archia....

Aug 12, 2021

Mr. Casper Bess, 95, passed away August 12, 2021 at Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation.

He worked for and retired from Dewey's Bakery with over 55 years of service.

He is survived by his brother, James Edward Bess; special nephew, John Cunningham; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Private services will...

Aug 10, 2021

Martha Casey Evans was born July 13, 1940, the daughter of the late Irene Powell Sanders and Verlin Casey in Murphy, NC.  She departed this earthly life on August 10, 2021.

Christian education began at United Progressive Baptist Church and she was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System.  Martha was formerly employed with Piedmont Life Tobacco...

Aug 10, 2021

Katara Reid was born on July 6, 1978 to Clayton and Naomi Reid. Katara attended and graduated from Carter Vocational  High School in 1999 where she was homecoming Queen and a member of the cheerleading squad. After graduation, she attended Forsyth Tech/Goodwill Industries program. Prior to her failing health, Katara attended a daily social program with her friends. Katara...

Aug 10, 2021

Bernice Gottlieb was born August 2, 1949, to Rudolph and Eunice DuPont in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  She passed away surrounded by the love of family and friends on August 10, 2021 in Delray Beach, Florida.

Bernice retired from a career in dentistry and will be truly missed by everyone whose life she was able to touch. Bernice prided...

Aug 9, 2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

(2 Timothy 4:7)

Bishop Donald E. Hall, son of the late Benjamin and Glenola Hall, was born on May 1, 1954, in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Bishop Hall transitioned to his heavenly home...

Aug 3, 2021

Floyd Edward Brown was born on October 31, 1947 in Johnsonville, SC to the late Chester "CW" and Lillie Brown. Floyd entered peacefully into rest on August 3, 2021. Floyd Brown, known by his trucking companions as "Wind Jammer", did what he did best. Drive tractor trailers across Canada and the lower 48 states of America as a contractor...

Jul 28, 2021

Reverend WanEtta Harris Belle was born on August 30, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Frank B. Harris and Eva Mae Woods Harris. She transitioned peacefully at her home surrounded by family and friends on July 28, 2021.

She was educated in the local public schools of Winston-Salem, NC, attended Livingstone College and The Hood Theological...