obituaries

Aug 31, 2025

Our loving grandfather, father, and husband, Joseph Anderson, was born to the late Eva Mae Murphy Johnson and the late Jeronimo Cone on April 13, 1943 in Jacksonville, Florida.  Minister Joseph departed this life on Sunday, August 31, 2025, at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.

Baba Joseph graduated from New Stanton Senior High School in Jacksonville,...

Aug 31, 2025

Sara S. Elliott was the fourth child born to the late James H. and Lee Ella Stroud on December 1, 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She answered the call to rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 31, 2025.

Sara was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. There she...

Aug 31, 2025

Milton Nathaniel Vaughn, Sr. was born in Forsyth County, in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January 3, 1934, to the late Ganson B. Vaughn and Doretha Johnson Vaughn.

He earned his education in the Forsyth County Schools. He retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company in December 1987.

Mr. Vaughn was preceded in death...

Aug 31, 2025

Mrs. Hattie Cain Jeter transitioned into a peaceful sleep on Sunday, August 31, 2025. Hattie Cain Jeter was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on January  21, 1921. She was the oldest of seven children born to William Henry Cain, Sr. and Hattie Williams Cain.

She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and worked as a domestic worker until...

Aug 30, 2025

Mr. Tommie Franklin Easter departed this life and entered into eternal rest on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 7:34 pm at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born to West and Janie Bishop Easter on May 24, 1943.

Tommie graduated from Atkins High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, he enlisted in the United States Navy, marking the...

Aug 30, 2025

Barbara Ann Collins Eure was born in Eastville, Virginia, to the late Clifton Herman Collins and the late Maggie Virginia Satchell Collins, on March 7, 1948.

She gave her life to Christ at a young age and joined Bethel A.M.E. Church in Eastville, Virginia. Her life was a shining testament to her devotion to God, her family,...

Aug 28, 2025

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

Willie Clyde Cuthrell, Jr., "Q", was born on February 6, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Willie Clyde Cuthrell, Sr. and Eva H. Cuthrell.  Willie passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones on August 28, 2025.

Willie...

Aug 24, 2025

Raymond Bernard Keys, "Self", passed away unexpectedly on August 24, 2025, at home in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  He was only 54 years old, and his family is deeply saddened by his sudden passing.  Raymond was born on January 19, 1971.

Raymond is survived by his mother, Mable Zamora; his brother, Calvin Keys (Amber Fair); his two...

Aug 23, 2025

In Loving Memory of Christopher R. Fletcher

Cherishing a Life, Celebrating A Legacy

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we gather our thoughts to commemorate the life of Christopher Reginald Fletcher, a cherished individual whose presence touched many, whose kindness was boundless, and whose memory will endure long beyond his brief passage...

Aug 22, 2025

Mother Patricia Ann Green, affectionately known to many as "Pat", departed this life on Friday, August 22, 2025.  She was born November 23, 1947, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Deacon Selmon and Mother Connie Manning Green, and was a graduate from Paisley High School, Class of 1966.  Mother Patricia Green was employed at D.D. Bean & Sons Co....

Aug 20, 2025

With hearts full of love, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Matthew Brown, affectionally known to many as "Nokie"; he entered eternal rest on August 20, 2025. at the age of 59 years young. Though our hearts ache, we are comforted knowing he is at peace now.

Born on September 25, 1965, Nokie's love had...

Aug 18, 2025

"I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die."  John 11:25-26 NIV

On the morning of Monday, August 18, 2025, our Lord and Savior whispered these words to his beloved son, Harry Lee Henderson.

The...

Aug 18, 2025

Timothy Gerard Rhynehardt, born May 17, 1964 in Davie County, NC to Earlene Bohannon, left a lasting imprint on all who knew him.  A devoted son, father, brother, and friend, Tim's life was marked by faith, family, and a lifelong love of sports and community.

Tim grew up in North Carolina, where he attended local elementary and...

Aug 13, 2025

Mrs. Shirley Oneal Martin Siddle was born March 5, 1938, in Guilford County, North Carolina, a daughter of William E. and Willie Mae Martin, who both preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Freddie Lee Siddle; a sister, Pamela Caldwell; three brothers, Vernell Martin, Carlton Martin, and Wayne Martin; and two grandchildren,...

Aug 11, 2025

Mr. Craig Arnold Johnson, Sr., 62, passed away August 11, 2025.

There will be no public viewing at the funeral home the day prior to the service.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Union Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation and viewing will...

Aug 9, 2025

Brenda Lavon Davidson-Huff was born August 2, 1948 to Lester Davidson, Jr. and Mary E. Davidson in Winston-Salem, NC. She departed this life peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care on August 9, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.

Brenda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She graduated from Atkins High School in 1966 and...

Aug 5, 2025

Mr. Theodore Roosevelt Koger, 89, went home to be with the Lord on August 5, 2025. He was born June 28, 1936 in Happy Hill Gardens of Winston Salem, NC to John Theodore Roosevelt Koger and Eva Mae Mitchell-Koger. He served in the U.S. Air Force as an Airman and developed his artistic vision as a professional photographer. After...

Aug 5, 2025

Robert Lee McCollum was born in Forsyth County, in the city of Winston-Salem, North Carolina on June 18, 1938 to the late Lieutenant Wilks McCollum and Maude Lewis McCollum. He was the sixth of eight children. He proudly informed everyone that he delivered newspapers at the age of ten.

He earned his education in Forsyth County Schools...

Aug 3, 2025

Miss Tatia Odette Brooks, 59, of Winston Salem, North Carolina, passed away on August 3, 2025, in her hometown. Born on July 7, 1966, in Winston Salem, Tatia was a proud native of the Happy Hill Gardens community. Her roots ran deep in the city she loved so dearly, and she carried that love with her throughout her life....

Aug 2, 2025

Barbara Ann Dark Garrett went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 2, 2025. As a woman of unwavering faith, her life was a testament to the grace and goodness of God. Born on September 25, 1937 to the late Martha Mae and Arthur Odell Dark, Sr., she grew up learning the values of faith, generosity and...