obituaries

Dec 14, 2018

Mrs. Patricia Louise Harris Campbell, 51, passed away December 14, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, December 22, 2018 at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church with Rev. Darryl Young officiating. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Church.

Dec 11, 2018

Robert Lee Anderson would like to let you know his work here finished. Robert's last prayer was to be free of his pain and go home to be with his Savior. Needless to say the Lord did not refuse and raised Robert to be by his side in the early morning of December 11, 2018. The offer came with...

Dec 8, 2018

Mr. John Martin Webb, Jr. passed away peacefully at his home on December 8, 2018. He was born in Clinchco, Virginia, was raised and attended school both in Roan Mtn., Tennessee and Walnut Cove, NC. He was of Baptist faith.

As a young man John relocated to Brooklyn NY. He received an honorable discharge for service in...

Dec 8, 2018

Arthur Lee Ford, Sr. was born on March 19, 1943 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and departed this life on December 8, 2018.  He was the son of Elbert and Laura Caesar Ford.  Arthur was a loving father, brother, grandfather, uncle, and friend to many.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son, Arthur Lee (Barbara) Ford, Jr.;...

Dec 7, 2018

Kitra Janell Miller was born August 23, 1978 to Vernell Miller Dalton and James Edward Miller. On the night of December 7, 2018 Kitra took her heavenly flight to behold her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Kitra was educated in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a 1997 graduate of North Forsyth High School. Her...

Dec 6, 2018

Mr. Willard C. Jordan went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 6, 2018.

He leaves to mourn his passing his two daughters, Sylvia Lynn Simrel (Dr. Kermit) of Washington, DC and Dr. Willardean Dula (Alan) of Winston-Salem, NC; a loving grandson, Dr. Kermit S. Muhammad and his three children, Khadir, Kenneth, and Miya Grace...

Dec 5, 2018

Mrs. Lillie Mae Bryant, affectionately called "Ms. Lillie", was born to the late Fred and Ida Mae Jowers on July 4, 1932 in Jefferson, SC. She departed this life on Wednesday, December 5, 2018. She was educated in the Chesterfield County School System. She retired from Shoney's Restaurant where she was a Master Cook. Cooking...

Dec 5, 2018

Mrs. Norma Jean Powell, 80, passed away December 5, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 15, 2018 at Temple of Glory Ministries, Inc.  Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.  The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.

Dec 2, 2018

Anthony Tyrone "Ty" Williams, 64, of Winston Salem passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by family and friends. He was born in Winston Salem to Booker T "BT" Williams and the late Barbara Williams. He was preceded in death by his mother; and his brother, Bobby Williams. Surviving are his children, two...

Dec 2, 2018

Mrs. Annie Morris Clark Dew, 88, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Brookdale Senior Living – Reynolda Road.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Friday, December 7, 2018 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Charles E. Gray officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until...

Dec 2, 2018

Earth needed an angel so God sent Mary Ann Marlin Turner on October 6, 1948. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Jones and Alma Marlin. She was called back to heaven from her Earthly assignment on December 2, 2018 surrounded by her loving family.

She attended Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Atkins High School in...

Dec 1, 2018

Sean Edward Johnson, 49, was born on June 6, 1969 in Queens, New York. He is the son of Mary Alice Johnson and the late Willie Edward Johnson. Sean attended the public schools of Queens, New York, before relocating to Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

The earthly phase of his life ended in Winston-Salem, NC...

Dec 1, 2018

Mr. Richard E. Pettus, 70, was born on July 23, 1948 in York, SC to the late Emanuel and Gladys Pettus.

Mr. Pettus went on to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 1, 2018.

He was brought up in a loving and devoted Christian family, spending his younger years between Gastonia, NC and Winston-Salem,...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Styles Xavier Shippy was an Honor student who was very well rounded. He participated in academically gifted classes beginning in elementary school. Styles was part of 4-H, Cub Scouts, and played many sports during his life including baseball, football, basketball, golf, and wrestling. He achieved the "Arrow of Light" which is the highest rank in Cub Scout and...

Nov 29, 2018

Mr. Bobby Ray Wilson, 74, passed away Thursday, November 29, 2018 at his residence.

Memorial services will be held at 11:30am Thursday, December 6, 2018 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Thursday at the Church.

Nov 29, 2018

Mrs. Angela Laverne Dean-King was born on October 12, 1969 to the late Larry Adams and Pearlie Mae Dean.  She departed this life on November 29, 2018.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; children, Pierre, Chaneka, Alford, Jr., and Briana ; several grandchildren; her mother, Pearlie; brother, Nolan; and a host of other relatives and friends....

Nov 25, 2018

Mr. Derek Lennard Lewis, age 48, departed this life and went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, November 25, 2018 surrounded by his family and friends.

Mr. Lewis was a 1990 graduate of North Forsyth High School where he played football and baseball.  Derek was a lover of all sports especially NASCAR.  He was also...

Nov 25, 2018

KeOnna Tarae Roberson, aka "KeKe" & "Jordan", 26, passed away early Sunday morning, November 25, 2018.  KeOnna was born December 11, 1991 to Vaughn Bestor and Donna L. Roberson of Chicago, IL.

KeOnna was a student within the W-S/Forsyth and Gaston County School Systems, graduating with honors within her GED program from Forsyth Tech Community College in...

Nov 24, 2018

Hermine "Shirley" Somme returned to her heavenly home on November 24, 2018 after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. Her devotion to her family, her friends, and her firm belief in God supported her in her battle and ultimately gave her peace. Although she had this disease, her spirit was able to be seen through her words, her smile,...

Nov 22, 2018

Hunter Lee James Sr., 86, died Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018, at his home. James was born on July 23, 1932, in Winston-Salem to the late Cletus Hunter James and Sylvia Fearrington James.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Brian Patrick Lee.

He is survived by his wife of...