obituaries

Mar 7, 2021

Rosetta J. Harris, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away in death March 7, 2021. She was born on January 19, 1934 to the late Rosa E. Gholson and James Jones of Dinwiddie Co., VA.

Mrs. Harris was loved for her compassion of people and her lovely smile.  Many have said that she was the most understanding person...

Mar 7, 2021

Mr. James Murphy Webster, Sr., 89, was born January 21, 1932 to Decarster & Murphy Joyce Webster.  He peacefully transitioned on March 7, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his loving family.

James was a proud graduate of Atkins High School, attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College, and served five years as an engineer in the United States Navy. ...

Mar 7, 2021

Lucinda Coretha Vaughn, "Luci", was born September 14, 1945 to Coretha Vaughn Saunders and Benjamin Franklin Winfrey in Brooklyn, New York. She gained her heavenly wings March 7, 2021 at the age of seventy-five in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ms. Vaughn is preceded in death by her mother and father, her grandparents Hattie Lipscomb Vaughn and Eddie Lee Vaughn,...

Mar 7, 2021

The final chapter (voyage) of a beautiful life came to an end on Sunday, March 7, 2021.   Gloria Jeffries, 74, transitioned from earthly body to heavenly presence after a hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by her devoted family. She was always present for her family and loved them deeply.

Gloria was born to Mary Webster and Jarvis...

Mar 6, 2021

Rosalyn Jalperya Howard was born Sunday, October 12, 1952 to Johnnie Jay and Helen Howard in Winston-Salem, NC. As indicated in the record of her formative years, the essence of her childhood was spent matriculating through the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System, beginning at Brown Elementary, Kennedy Junior High School and ultimately graduating from the Illustrious Atkins Senior High...

Mar 4, 2021

After a short illness, on March 4, 2021, Robert "Bobby" Moore, 58, passed away peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital. Bobby was born on November 16, 1962. He was the son of the late Bobby C. Moore and Carey Moore Conrad. He completed his education in Winston-Salem, NC. After graduating from high school at Parkland High School, he joined...

Mar 4, 2021

Ms. Maver Jean Golden Jones, daughter of the late Mr. & Mrs. Jacob William Golden, was born December 1, 1939 in Rural Hall, NC.

She never recovered from a severe illness and passed away peacefully in her sleep on Thursday, March 4, 2021.

She leaves behind three children, Dennis (Fatima Sayyid) Jones, Darlene (Ronald) Dumas,...

Mar 4, 2021

Calvin Leonard Guthrie was born in the Bronx, New York to the late Calvin Lowder Guthrie and the late Mattie Crawford Guthrie. He departed this life on March 4, 2020.

His family later moved to Staten Island, New York. Where he graduated from high school. He attended Winston- Salem State University.

He was employed with...

Mar 3, 2021

On Wednesday, March 3,2021, God's angels rejoiced as our loved one soared home to heaven.

Marian J. Parks Gwyn was born on September 19, 1931 in Kernersville, NC to the late George W. and Minnie F. Jones.

Marian was educated in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County School System and she graduated from Carver High School.

Mar 3, 2021

Mother Evelyn Sutton Leake was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 31, 1927. She transitioned from this earthly life to her Heavenly home peacefully on March 3, 2021. Her building kept on leaning and she had to move from her old house into a new house not made by hands. She was born to the late Cora Sutton Hemphill....

Mar 2, 2021

Antonio Walter Holbrook, affectionately known as "Tony" was born December 11, 1957.  He transitioned on Tuesday March 2, 2021.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Gwyn Holbrook and Walter Holbrook.  Tony formerly attended the Enrichment Center here in Winston-Salem, which he really loved being a part of.  Tony was a gentle spirit, with a warm heart...

Mar 2, 2021

Torrence Eugene Martin affectionately known to all that knew him as "City" was born September 11, 1951 in Winston-Salem.  He was preceded in death by his mother, Barbara Gwyn Holbrook.  City entered eternal rest on Tuesday March 2, 2021.  Torrence was the long-term caregiver for his late brother Tony, who was totally disabled.  Torrence was a very giving man,...

Mar 1, 2021

On Monday, March 1, 2021, at the age of 72,  the only wise God and Saviour Jesus Christ, transitioned from earthly body to heavenly presence, the beautiful person and soul of Mrs. Rachel White Beal.  Mother Beal or Mrs. Rachel, as she was affectionately called, was First Lady and Missionary of Greater St Luke Apostolic Church in Winston Salem,...

Feb 28, 2021

Victor Deleaney Jordan, second born child of Cornelius and Lula Belle Jordan entered heaven's gates on Sunday, February 28, 2021 after a mighty battle with the ravaging effects of lung cancer. Born in Pollocksville, North Carolina on January 4, 1949, he received his schooling in the Jones County School System and graduated from Jones High School with honors in...

Feb 27, 2021

On Saturday, February 27, 2021, God's angels rejoiced and welcomed our loved one home.  James Alexander Johnson was born on November 4, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Julius and Delores Johnson.

James, affectionately known as "Bro" or "JJ", was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools System and retired from RJR Tobacco Company after 35 years...

Feb 27, 2021

Mary Williams Ingram went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, February 27, 2021, following an extended period of illness at Novant Health.  She was born October 10, 1934 in Forsyth County of Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Joseph Williams, Sr. and Lula Ballard Williams. She had three brothers and was the eldest of the four children born...

Feb 26, 2021

Bishop Charles T. Hash was born in Jonben, West Virginia, to Reuben Kelby Hash and Mildred Thompson Hash. Later, his family moved to Wytheville, Virginia where he was reared in a Christian home. Wytheville is where he met his neighbor and the love of his life, Nancy Hanley and they soon became high school sweethearts. They were married on...

Feb 25, 2021

Jasmine Reni Allen was born February 24, 1998 to Shemel Mercer and Donald Carter in Winston-Salem, NC. She transitioned from this earthly life to her spiritual one on February 25, 2021.

Jasmine graduated from Glenn High School in 2016 and was a member of the Dance Team and the band.

She went on to Job...

Feb 25, 2021

Cora Claudette Gaither was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on November 3, 1935 to the late David and Ida Caldwell. She was the widower of the late Densie M. Gaither of Winston-Salem. She was a student of and received her diploma from the Winston-Salem School District. She retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company but also worked for...

Feb 21, 2021

Georgiana McCoy peacefully transitioned to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 21, 2021. She was born March 16, 1933; the fourth of four children born to Sherman "Pike" Paige and Edith Lemly Paige in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

She graduated in 1952 from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem. She attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College, now known as Winston-Salem...