obituaries

Jun 22, 2025

Today we gather to honor and celebrate the life of Ella Mae Self, who touched the hearts of everyone she encountered with her kindness, love and generous spirit.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ella Mae Self after a brief illness on June 22, 2025. Ella Mae was born on February 18,...

Jun 20, 2025

It is with heartfelt sorrow that we announce the passing of Frederick Patton Moore, who departed this life peacefully on June 20, 2025, at Summerstone Health and Rehabilitation in Kernersville, NC. He was 67 years old.

Born on July 16, 1957, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  Frederick was the fifth child of the late Florence Sherard Moore and...

Jun 15, 2025

"For you have been called to live in freedom, brothers and sisters; only do not use your freedom to indulge the flesh, but through love serve one another" (1 Peter 4:10).

Carnelle Clifton was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina to Peter Clifton and Lelar Kinsler Clifton of Winnsboro, South Carolina.

After high school, Carnelle continued...

Jun 13, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Pariss Cornelia Tucker Baines, who died on June 13, 2025, in Winston Salem, NC. She was born on February 23, 1975 in Winston Salem, NC to Debrah Tucker Dalton & Cornelius Tucker.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mildred G. Tuttle and grandfather,...

Jun 12, 2025

Helen Ray, the fourth child of Elonis and Lucille Johnson was born July 26, 1938 in Blacksville, Sc.  Helen received her education from Macedonia High School in 1958.  She relocated to New York where she gained employment as a nanny until her matrimony in 1959 to the love of her life, Walter Ray.

Helen was baptized at...

Jun 10, 2025

Dorothy Gardner Fulton was born September 3, 1942, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Cleveland and Iola Gardner.  She peacefully took her flight at her home in Clemmons, NC on Tuesday, June 10, 2025.

She was a graduate of Carver High School (1960) and was a devoted employee of Wachovia Bank up until her retirement.  She enjoyed...

Jun 7, 2025

"Well done, good and faithful servant..." – Matthew 25:23

Gale Elizabeth Bennett was born on November 15, 1961, in New York City to the late John Allen Hawes and Eula Willette Hawes. Gale went home to be with the Lord on June 7, 2025, at Jefferson-Einstein Montgomery Hospital in Norristown, PA.

In the 1970s, Gale's...

Jun 3, 2025

Mr. John Henry Hart, 92, made his transition from this earthly life on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at his home.  He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 11, 1932, a son of the late  George Hart and Lula Hartzol Hart.  He was also preceded in death by his brother, George Hart.

Fondly known to many as...

Jun 2, 2025

In Loving Memory of Alma LaVern Blaylock

A Celebration of Her Life and Legacy

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alma LaVern Blaylock who departed this world on June 2, 2025 at the age of 56. LaVern's life was a testament to love, resilience, and dedication leaving a profound impact on all who...

May 30, 2025

Ruby Gardner Simons was born February 16, 1935, in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Cleveland and Iola Gardner.  She took her rest on Friday, May 30, 2025.  She was surrounded by her family as she peacefully took her flight.  She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  She loved crossword puzzles, solving jigsaw puzzles, reading, walking through...

May 29, 2025

Josephine Washington Rhodes was born November 3, 1950 in San Francisco, California to Hattie Gary and George Washington. She was raised in Shreveport, Louisiana where she attended Hollywood Elementary School, Our Lady of the Blessed Sacramento, and Union High School from which she graduated in 1968.

Josephine was briefly employed with the Louisiana Army Ammunition Plant, Willis...

May 27, 2025

Frankie Murray Pearson of Kernersville, NC passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at her residence.

She was born in Macon, GA on November 10, 1934 to Dan Murray and Matilda Wiley. She was a member of First Christian Church-Kernersville, NC and retired from Texwipe Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers;...

May 26, 2025

Dr. Marie Solomon Williamson was the seventh born child of thirteen children born to the late Lucile and the late Oliver Solomon. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 23, 1936.

She attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and graduated from Atkins High School in 1954.

Marie began her early Christian education...

May 25, 2025

Sunday afternoon, May 25, 2025, at 12:34 pm, our Dear Beloved First Lady Marilyn Thomas, went into eternal rest with the Lord. First Lady Marilyn Levon Thomas was born to the late Ralph Taylor and Geraldine Taylor-Shepard on July 30, 1955, in Winston-Salem, NC. She attended and graduated from Reynolds High School in 1973. She Retired from Hanes-Brand Sara...

May 22, 2025

Mr. Bernard Hampton Watkins, Sr., 76, was born in Winston Salem NC, on May 7, 1949. He departed this life peacefully on Thursday, May 22, 2025 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center following an extended period of illness.

Bernard's journey through life was marked by determination, kindness, and a deep commitment to his loved ones. He received...

May 21, 2025

Cheryl Diane Donnie was born October 31, 1948 to the late Naomi Pearl Anderson Ferguson. She was educated in the W-S Forsyth County public school system and graduated from Atkins High School.

In June of 1967, Cheryl gave birth to her first child. In January of 1969, she had given birth to her second. In 1972, she...

May 19, 2025

Elder James William Elvin Rice was born in Oxford, NC, on July 15, 1938. He was the second-oldest child born to the marriage union of the late William and Marie Cozart Rice. He was affectionately known as "Bruh" (brother) and "Jimmy." He was a resident of Mocksville, NC. On May 19, 2025, God willed him to rest from his...

May 18, 2025

Mother Peggy A. Grooms rejoiced her way into eternity on Sunday, May 18, 2025. She departed at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

Mother Grooms was born in Winston-Salem, NC, November 11, 1945 to Catherine and Elsworth Williams, Sr.

Mother Grooms was preceded in death by her parents, Cathrine and Elsworth Williams, Sr.; her...

May 17, 2025

Linda Vannoy Richards was born December 25, 1949 in Wilkesboro, NC and passed away on May 17, 2025. Linda brought warmth, kindness, and joy to those blessed enough to know her.

Linda was predeceased by her parents, Dock Vannoy and Carrie Howell; brothers, James William Vannoy and Arthur Lee Howell; son, John Richards; and aunt, Frances Vannoy....

May 14, 2025

Clarence Mills Thompson, age 76, of Washington, District of Columbia entered into eternal rest unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

Clarence Mills Thompson, the fifth child to the late Harold and Gladys Thompson, was born on August 3, 1948, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He received his formal education from Forsyth County Public Schools and graduated from Paisley...