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Sylvester Hairston

Sylvester Hairston

Apr 17, 2023

Sylvester Darnell Hairston, Sr. passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 at his residence. He was born in Davidson County to Floyd and Ellen Ellis Hairston on October 2, 1950. He was a faithful and devoted member of New Zion Baptist Church where he served as a trustee.. He retired from Billing Freight Systems after 36 years. Mr. Hairston enjoyed...

Carl Worthy

Carl Worthy

Apr 15, 2023

Carl Francis Worthy, 83, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away on April 15, 2023 at Walnut Cove Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born on April 28, 1939 to the late William and Alberta Shelf Worthy. He received his formal education from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. During his earlier years, Carl ventured to New York where he resided for...

Doris Jean Bethea

Doris Jean Bethea

Apr 10, 2023

Mrs. Doris Jean Peoples Bethea, 83, of Apex Dr., passed away April 10, 2023 at her residence. She was born July 10, 1939 in Davidson County to Herman and Cynthia Davis Peoples. She was a faithful member of Ezekiel AME Zion Church. Doris retired from Mannington Floor. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Torrance Bethea; three...

Eddie Ray Henderson

Eddie Ray Henderson

Apr 9, 2023

Eddie Ray Henderson, 66, of Lexington, North Carolina, died peacefully on Sunday, April 9th 2023. He was born on July 19, 1956 to Martha Christine and John Henderson, Jr. As a young man, Eddie attended First Baptist Church, Village Drive. He was a 1974 graduate of Lexington Senior High School. He loved detailing cars and worked for Coy Hedrick...

Ruth Barber

Ruth Barber

Apr 9, 2023

Ruth Jean Barber was born in Davidson County to the late David Donald Barber and Frances Edna Everhart Barber. She passed away on Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice House. Jean was of the Baptist faith. She retired from Land Park Furniture. She leaves to cherish her memory her step daughter, Patsy Stanford Hostermon; a sister, Nola Isenhour; a...

Jonathan R Mora

Jonathan R Mora

Apr 9, 2023

Jonathan R. Mora, age 31, was born October 15, 1991 in Miami, Florida. He is the son of Astrid Bohorquez and Rolando Mora, Sr. He departed his earthly life April 9, 2023. When tomorrow comes and Jonathan is no longer with us, we will remember him with fondness and thanksgiving, for all the shared memories, for the blessing he was...

Roderick Tyrone Martin

Roderick Tyrone Martin

Apr 8, 2023

Roderick Tyrone Martin's journey began September 29, 1959 in Davie County, North Carolina. He was born the son of Rosa Lee Martin and Robert Gaither. On the morning of Saturday April 8 2023, he transitioned and went to be with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. This is the most difficult time for our family; as we give thanks for...

Mary Ann Terry

Mary Ann Terry

Apr 6, 2023

Our beloved matriarch, Mrs. Mary Ann Leverett Terry, affectionately known as "M. Mae," was born on January 19th, 1924 in Ware Shoals, SC to John Thomas Leverett and Josephine Freeman Leverett. Mrs. Terry passed away on Thursday, April 6th, 2023 at her residence. Mrs. Terry was a faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and...

Charlotte Pickett

Charlotte Pickett

Apr 2, 2023

Charlotte Collson Pickett was born October 31, 1932 on her father's birthday. She was the daughter of Henry Ranger Collson and Myra Twine Collson. She was a lifelong resident of Greensboro and a member of First Presbyterian Church where she was baptized. She joined the church as a young teen and was always active in youth groups and remained active...

Savannah Shoaf Adderton

Savannah Shoaf Adderton

Mar 29, 2023

Mrs. Savannah Lousie Shoaf Adderton, 86, of Wafford Rd. was born in Davidson County on September 16, 1936 to Alonzo Franklin Shoaf and Sallie Eller Thomas Shoaf. Vann, as she was affectionately called, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after a brief illness. Savannah graduated from Dunbar High School and received a BS from...

Alice Carol Vereen

Alice Carol Vereen

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Alice Carol Doulin Vereen, better known as Teddie was born on November 6, 1944 in Davie County. to the late Walter and Mary Doulin Holman. She departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2023 while a patient at Iredell Memorial Hospital, Statesville, NC. She graduated from Central Davie Training School and went on to Mitchell Community College studying Criminal...

Julia R. Boler

Julia R. Boler

Mar 23, 2023

When I come to the end of my journey and I've traveled my last weary mile, Just forget if you can, that I ever frowned and remember only the smile. Julia Roberts Boler, affectionately known as "Aunt Toot", was born June 1, 1935 to Marshall A. Roberts and Ella Williams Roberts. Mrs. Boler passed away at her home on Thursday,...

Josephine Ijames

Josephine Ijames

Mar 21, 2023

Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints. O' Lord, truly I am your servant, the son of your maidservant; you have freed me from my chains. I will sacrifice a thanksgiving offering to you and call on the name of the Lord. Mother Josephine H. Ijames was born in Davie County on February 5,...

Olander Smith

Olander Smith

Mar 19, 2023

Olander Eugene Smith, 65 of Greensboro, North Carolina passed away on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at Piedmont Hills in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was born on April 19, 1957 to Evester and Minnie Stitt Smith, Sr. in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Olander recevied his formal education and graduated from the local Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public schools. During his life,...

Raymond L. Gandy

Raymond L. Gandy

Mar 19, 2023

Raymond Leroy Gandy was born to Easter Mae and James Gandy on July 25, 1957 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He passed away on March 19, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He received his formal education from the WSFC Public Schools in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Raymond was known to some of his friends as "Hulk". He loved children and...

Lizzie Mayfield

Lizzie Mayfield

Mar 15, 2023

Lizzie Martin Mayfield was born August 7, 1921 in Conyers, Georgia. She gave up time for Eternity on Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at her residence in Cooleemee, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late James Arthur Martin and Ollie Pruitt Martin. Our mother was dear to so many and her presence will be greatly missed. We are thankful...

Michael King

Michael King

Mar 14, 2023

Michael King Beloved Husband, Father, Friend and Protector August 23, 1953 - March 14, 2023 1 Corinthians 13:4 Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no account of wrongs... Michael King, 69, of Winston-Salem,...

Harriet Janet White

Harriet Janet White

Mar 12, 2023

There is a comforting thought at the close of the day, it is that our lives are richer and blessed to have known Harriet Janet White. Harriet was born December 16, 1966 and had a sweet spirit. She was the daughter of the late Jessie Lee White and Stella Irene Payne White. Harriet was called to her Eternal home on...

Richard David Steele

Richard David Steele

Mar 10, 2023

Richard David Steele passed away on Friday, March 10, 2023 at Novant Health Rowan Medical Center. He was born on September 16, 1946 in Norfolk, Virginia to Orie and Lousie Steele. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Vera English and Jenn Mae Pass and a brother, John W. Chavis. He leaves to cherish his memory his...

Eloise Turner Cockerham

Eloise Turner Cockerham

Mar 10, 2023

Mother Eloise Turner Cockerham, age 89, was born June 22, 1933 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Edward Hawkins and Beatrice Turner Addison. Mother Cockerham departed this earthly life Friday evening, March 10, 2023 just before the sunset in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Mother Cockerham attended the public schools of...

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