obituaries

Oct 5, 2018

Alease Virginia Bowles Loggins was born in Martinsville, VA on September 11, 1935.  She was the oldest of five children born to Tommy and Irene Bowles. Her husband, David C. Loggins and her son, Stanley J. Loggins preceded her in death.

Alease graduated from Albert Harris High School at the age of 16.  She married her husband...

Oct 5, 2018

Jacob R. Hopkins was born on April 25, 1949 to the late Willie and Marion Lomax Hopkins in Monroe, NC.  He left his humble earthly home in Rural Hall, NC in route to his Heavenly Palace on Friday morning, October 5, 2018.  October 5 is a truly blessed date given that it is the date of Jacob's transition and...

Oct 4, 2018

"For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, a house not made with hands, external in the heavens" II Corinthians 5:1

Mrs. Vivian Thomas Webber, a long-time resident of Winston-Salem, NC, transitioned to her heavenly home on October 4, 2018 at the Regency of Pineville Assisted...

Sep 27, 2018

Gail C. Dubose transitioned to eternal life with Jesus on Thursday, September 27, 2018 at her home.

Gail was born on March 28, 1949. She was a graduate of Paisley Sr. High School and Russell Business School. She retired from AMP (T.E. Connectivity) after 25 years of service.

Gail grew up as a member of...

Sep 26, 2018

Edward Lee Duren, Jr. was born April 4, 1946 in Winston- Salem, North Carolina.  He was the oldest son born to the late Edward Lee Duren Sr. and Emma Sue (Thompson) Duren. He is preceded in death by his brother, Timothy Leon Duren.

Edward graduated from Atkins High School where he excelled not only in academics but...

Sep 23, 2018

Retired Coast Guard Veteran James Emanuel Ray of Winston-Salem, NC was born October 15, 1953 to Walter Ray Jr. and Clementine Ray. He peacefully departed this life on Sunday, September 23, 2018, into the arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. James served in the United States Coast Guard for 22 years. After that, he spent a good...

Sep 22, 2018

Mrs. Annie Mae McConnell was born to Willie Grier and Ellen Grier on May 3, 1930 in Greenville, SC.  They relocated to Winston-Salem, NC where she grew up and received her education.  As a young woman, Annie met the love of her life, Thomas P. McConnell.  They married on September 14, 1948 and to this union was born 5...

Sep 20, 2018

Mr. Theldon Odell McLaurin, Jr. passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home after a long period of illness. Odell attended WSFCS. He was employed by ESR, repairing houses.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Frances Gwyn McLaurin; father, Theldon Odell McLaurin, Sr.; and grandparents, Roy Roosevelt Gwyn, Sr., Carrie Bell Gwyn and...

Sep 19, 2018

Zola Reynolds Paul, 69, was born on April 10, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mrs. Johnsie McLean Wallace and Mr. A.W. Wallace. She was raised by her parents, Mrs. Laura Reynolds and Mr. Dave Reynolds. She transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her residence. Zola graduated from Atkins High School in 1967. She attended...

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Latham Garner, 85, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center following a period of illness.

She was born to the late Theodore Latham and Margie Sheff Latham in Winston-Salem, NC on November 24, 1932. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Mrs....

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Norman Perry, III affectionately known as "Big Norm" was born on July 31, 1959 to Norman Perry, Jr. and Rev. Betty Parks  Lowe both of Winston-Salem. He was called home to rest on September 16, 2018. Norman attended East Forsyth High School and graduated Class of 1977, and after graduating went on to serve 20 years with the...

Sep 15, 2018

Elder Catherine Wilson France was born on May 15, 1930 in Winston-Salem to the late Rosebud and Odella Wilson. She was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

She was a graduate of Atkins High School and The Star Stenographic School of Business. Elder France retired from Wake Forest University Library after...

Sep 11, 2018

Minister Courtney Lopez Conrad, affectionately known as "Coco" was born on September 11, 1972 to Mary Lynn Conrad and Tyson Ingram. He was called to eternal rest and peace on his 46th birthday, September 11, 2018. "Coco" was a graduate of Mt Tabor High School and attended Triad Barber School. He was formerly employed at Winston Salem Transit. Courtney...

Sep 11, 2018

Michael Leroy Cooper was called home on September 11, 2018 at his home in Greensboro, NC.  He was born December 13, 1957 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Priscilla Cooper and Lewis Fennell. Soon after completing high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served as a military policeman. He served his last tour in Germany, where...

Sep 9, 2018

Ramona Lavon Johnson Eller, 61, of 4160 Salem Springs Ct.  departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida.  She was born on May 10, 1957 in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Leroy and Juanita Johnson.  She attended the W-S Forsyth County Schools and graduated from North Forsyth...

Sep 7, 2018

Mr. James Edward Searcy, affectionately known as "Jim", peacefully completed this life's journey on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home in Inglewood, CA following an extended illness.  After becoming ill in 2011, he was diligently cared for by his devoted and very loving wife, Annie "Millie" Searcy, until he quietly transitioned from this life.

Jim was...

Sep 7, 2018

"One glad morning when this life is over; I'll fly away." Dorothy L. Clinton better known as "Lil sister", "Sister", "Chief Rah-Rah", "Hot Dot", & "Red Coat" took her flight from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday, September 7, 2018. Dorothy was born June 3, 1937 to the late Ervin Clinton Sr. and Dora Truesdale Clinton...

Sep 7, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Hubert Hannon, 85, passed on September 7, 2018, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born September 27, 1932, in Columbus, NC to the late Claude Samuel Hannon and Wearrie Whiteside Hannon of Lynn, N.C.

He was a graduate of Tryon Colored School in Lynn and a 1956 graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC...

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Reginald Higgins, 58, passed away September 6, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Ronald Speas officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.

Sep 3, 2018

Reginald Howard Wall transitioned from this life unexpectedly Monday, September 3, 2018. Reginald, affectionately called "Reggie" by family and friends, was born July 27, 1952 to Leroy R. and Dorothy Mae Parker Wall. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a 35 year employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired in 2016. He...