obituaries

Apr 23, 2020

Mrs. Corrine Astrop Williams peacefully entered into eternal rest on April 23, 2020 at her home.  She attended the public schools in Forsyth County and was a homemaker.

Corrine married Will Williams, Jr. on April 19, 1952 and to this  union 6 children were born, Willie,  Christopher, Velda, James, Lydia, and Clarence. She was an excellent mother,...

Apr 22, 2020

Lorraine Sylvia Jackson was born in Rochester, New York on October 6, 1956, and passed away on April 22, 2020 at her home in Winston-Salem, NC.

Lorraine was one of seven kids born to Lillian Simmons (Brooks) and Robert Thomas Simmons, Sr. As a young girl she loved dancing and she had fond memories of...

Apr 21, 2020

Mrs. Melven Raleigh Bryan was born to Mr. and Mrs. Raleigh on December 6, 1922 in Spencer, Virginia. She departed this earthly life on April 21, 2020.

She was a member of Union Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Bryan; her parents; son, John "JB" Lewis Bryan;...

Apr 21, 2020

Rosie L. Casteel Woods was born on December 20, 1945, in Meridian, MS and passed away on April 21, 2020, in Winston Salem NC, at the age of 74.

Rosie spent her formative years in Sandusky "Sandtown", Ohio.  She graduated from Sandusky High School in 1963 and married the late John L. Woods that same year. She...

Apr 21, 2020

"I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race. I have kept the faith." 2 Timothy verse 7

James Morris King, Sr. was born on October 31, 1952 in Washington, DC to Mary Shepard King and James Andy King. He departed this life on April 21, 2020 after a lengthy illness.

James graduated...

Apr 19, 2020

Ricky Lee Cowan, son of the late Will Cowan and the late Irene Elizabeth Chambers Cowan Moore (Richard), departed this life April 19, 2020.

Ricky attended R.A. Clemmons School and later attended Fairview High School. He was a member of Pilot Mountain Church. Ricky enjoyed Interior Design, Fashion Design and Modeling. He also enjoyed sharing time with...

Apr 19, 2020

"And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away." Revelation 21:4

Dolores Bridges Faison was born on the 27 th of August 1930, the second of three daughters of Margaret and Ford Bridges, in Philadelphia,...

Apr 19, 2020

Allen Louis Hunter, Sr. went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Mary Hunter.

On November 1, 1966, Allen and Clarice became husband and wife. Through this union they were blessed with five wonderful children and were also blessed to have 53 years...

Apr 18, 2020

Ms. Pamela Smith, 63, passed away Saturday, April 18, 2020.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, April 25, 2020.

Apr 18, 2020

On April 18, 2020, the Lord called home Tricia Meadows, formerly of Winston-Salem.

Tricia is the daughter of Ralph Meadows of Winston-Salem and Betty Meadows of Atlanta, GA.

A memorial service will be held in Winston-Salem, NC at a later date.

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Francina Zenovia Smith transitioned peacefully on Friday, April 17, 2020, in her home. Francina was born December 26, 1935, in Winston Salem, North Carolina to the late Walter Hinson and Harriet Lucas-McMahan.

She was educated at Atkins High School within the Forsyth County school system. On November 14, 1951, Francina married Forrest...

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Angie Reid, 44, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Oak Forest Health & Rehabilitation.

Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

Apr 8, 2020

Leon Eaton, 71, was born July 5, 1948 passed away suddenly Wednesday April 8, 2020.

He was preceded in death by his father, John Elmer Eaton, Sr.; mother, Jacquelyne Flynt Foster; and brother, Lonnie Eaton.

Left to cherish his memories are his beloved wife of 29 years, Cecil Gordon and her daughter's, Seterria and Tabotha;...

Apr 7, 2020

Mrs. Velma Elizabeth Adams-Martin peacefully transitioned into eternity on April 7, 2020 at the age of 80. Velma was born to the late Reverend Dr. W. M. Adams and Mrs. Velma H. Hall Adams on July 26, 1939 in Salisbury NC.  As a "PK", Velma was raised in a loving and nurturing environment and came to know the Lord...

Apr 7, 2020

Sylvia Ann Baxter, 65, of Gastonia, NC, passed away April 7, 2020.

Private funeral services will be held on April 13, 2020.

Apr 7, 2020

Jessie Adams Golden-Hall, 83, was born January 29, 1937 in Wilkes County, NC to Gurney & Beulah Adams.  She departed this earthly life on April 7, 2020.

Jessie attended Lincoln Heights High School in Wilkes County, NC and LaMae Beauty College in Winston-Salem, NC.  She worked as a Real Estate Agent  for many years and owned Jessie...

Apr 5, 2020

On Sunday, April 5, 2020, God sent his loving angels to welcome his daughter, Johnetta R. Thompson, affectionately known as "Princess", into the Gates of Heaven.  She was a 1985 graduate of Parkland High School in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Barbizon Beauty College.  She then went on to Forsyth Tech Community College where she studied Criminal Justice.  She then...

Apr 4, 2020

Ruth Scales, 88, was born April 20, 1931 to Rev. Emory L. and Essie Scales in Winston-Salem, NC.

She passed away peacefully Saturday morning April 4, 2020.

Along with her twin sister, Ruth Scales graduated from Adkins High School and Livingston College.  She taught English in Akron, Ohio, South Carolina, and substituted in North Carolina. ...

Apr 3, 2020

Joseph Houston Haggler III, 74, was born to Joseph H. and Ophelia D. Haggler. He passed away peacefully at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home early Friday morning April 3, 2020.

Joseph Haggler graduated from Carlyle High School Class of 1963; He attend Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC. and Dauphin College, Harrisburg, Pa. AS: Computer Science. Joseph Haggler...

Apr 3, 2020

Mr. Carl Lamont Davis departed this life on Friday, April 3, 2020 after a short illness. Carl was born on August 14, 1962 and was the son of Elmer Ray and Betty Davis. Carl attended North Forsyth High School and graduated in 1980. He worked for RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after his graduation. He also worked for several other...