Obituaries

Mar 6, 2023

Mar 3, 2023

Titus Samuel of Charlotte, North Carolina departed this life on Friday, March 3, 2023. He was born on April 26, 1979 to Roosevelt Reuben and the late LaVerne Samuel. Titus was born and raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and received his formal education from the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school system. Growing up, Titus enjoyed playing in the creeks and skipping...

Mar 2, 2023

On April 17, 1991, God, with His love and grace, took a walk through His rose garden and told Ashley Laverne Wilson that it was time to bless the world with her dynamic presence. She was born to her mother, Ms. Kenya Davis and birth father, Mr. Calvin Massey and her adoptive parents, Ms. Katie Wilson and the late Pastor...

Mar 2, 2023

William Darryl Grooms, affectionately known as Billy, 59, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life peacefully on Wednesday, March 2, 2023 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on February 20, 1964 to the late Willie and Johnnie Mae Grooms. He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools. He was previously employed by Liberty Hardware until his...

Mar 1, 2023

Salemah L. Bomar, 43 of Hickory, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at Catawba Valley Medical Center. She was born on August 27, 1979 to Kenneth Jones and Charlene Bomar in Newark, New Jersey. At this time no formal funeral services will be held, however, a memorial service may be held at a later date.

Feb 26, 2023

Herman Miller Lytle, 87 of Apollo Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina slipped away to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 20, 1935 in Forsyth County, North Carolina to the late York and Cora Reed Lytle. His life and legacy will be honored 1:00 P.M. Monday, March...

Feb 25, 2023

Raymond W. Harris was born August 2, 1952 in Philadelphia, PA to Juanita Rankin Harris and Rolell Jones. He passed away on Saturday February 25, 2023 at his residence. He was a graduate of Lexington Senior High School class of 1970. He was known for DJ skills and always making you laugh. He has worked numerous jobs. "Cutbutt," as he...

Feb 24, 2023

James Denard Robinson, 61, of Betty Drive, Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Friday, February 24, 2023 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist. He was born on February 21, 1962 to James Willie Robinson and Edna Marice Bailey in Baltimore, Maryland. His life will be honored 1:00 P.M. Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Roberts Funeral Service Chapel with visitation at...

Feb 22, 2023

On Wednesday, February 22, 2023 the Heavenly Father lovingly uprooted a beautiful flower, Mother Daisy Mae Shepherd, to be permanently planted in his heavenly garden. Mother Daisy Mae Shepherd was born on December 20, 1938 in Davie County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Pearlie (Booe) Shepherd and James Shepherd. Mother Daisy Mae Shepherd was the very personification...

Feb 14, 2023

Bobby Gene Powell, 64 of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023 at his home. He was born on June 10, 1958 in Forsyth County, North Carolina. He was born on June 10, 1958 to Jesse Kelly Hairston and Mildred Manning Watson in Forsyth County, North Carolina. Bobby was a graduated in 1976 from Richard J....

Feb 12, 2023

Richard Addison Ridgill was born December 4, 1950 to the late Garfield Ridgill and Odessa Catherine A. Ridgill in Winston-Salem, NC and raised in Lewisville, NC. Richard was also preceded in death by his siblings: Katherine Wandella Ridgill-Rice, Jerry Ridgill, Gail Ridgill, Kenneth Ridgill, Denise Ridgill, Michael Ridgill and Edward Ridgill. Richard attended West Forsyth High School where he played...

Feb 12, 2023

Minnie Mayola Banks passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023 at Oak Forest Health Center. She was born in Commerce, Ga to Joseph Banks and Minnie McFarland Banks on April 30, 1931. Mrs. Mayola retired from Henry Link Furniture and also worked for the Hodges family. She was a faithful member of New Jersey AME Zion Church where she...

Feb 11, 2023

Veronica Teresa McKinney, 47 of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 while in the comfort of her home. A memorial service will be held 2:00 P.M. Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Roberts Funeral Service Chapel (Winston-Salem).

Feb 9, 2023

William Taft "Dad" Adderton, Jr., of Wafford Road, Lexington, NC, was born in Hillsborough, NC (Orange County) on August 23, 1943 to William H. Taft and Sue Mae Young Adderton. William was called to his eternal home on Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Hospice of Davidson County. Willliam received his primary education at Southmont school in Davidson County and secondary...

Feb 9, 2023

Mary Juana Salavarria was born in Brooklyn, New York to Juan & Inez Salavarria on May 27, 1933. She passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023 at her residence. She was a faithful member of Full Deliverance Outreach Center. She was a retired Pharmacy Assistant for the state of New York. She was preceded in death by her parents;...

Feb 8, 2023

Wesley Allen Blair was born on March 1, 1971 and went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He passed away at home after a short illness. He graduated from North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem, NC and he was a sought-after carpenter by trade who did beautiful work. He was preceded in death by his...

Feb 7, 2023

Emma Yates Adams was born in Port Chester, New York on August 8, 1933 to Leonard Yates and Ella Bourdreux Yates. She passed away on February 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Emma was very active in the community; she was a member of the Red Hats Society, Daughter of the Rainbow Temple 1404 and...

Feb 6, 2023

Michele Yvonne Adams passed away on February 6, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice House. She was born June 25, 1957 in Port Chester, New York to Clifton Adams and Emma Y. Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers: Robert, Leonard and Steven Adams and a sister, Linda Adams Morgan. She leaves to cherish her memory a son,...

Feb 5, 2023

Carson Lewis, Jr., affectionately known as Bull Dog, 70 years old of Mocksville, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, February 5, 2023 while at home. Carson was born to the late Carson Lewis, Sr. and Annie Margaret Dillard Lewis in Mocksville on August 12, 1952. He was educated in the public school system in Davie County and graduated from...

Feb 4, 2023

Randall Lindsay, 62 of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023 at Atrium Health-Wake Forest Baptist. He was born on October 15, 1960 in Davidson County, North Carolina. Funeral arrangements celebrating his life are incomplete at this time with Roberts Funeral Service (Winston-Salem).