Obituaries

May 16, 2023

Corressa Elizabeth Boger Anderson, 60, transitioned to her heavenly home on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. "Ree Ree" as she was affectionately called by many who knew and loved her, and "Gigi" and "Mook Mook" as she was called by her grandchildren, was a devout Christian, extraordinary mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Corressa was born on June 12, 1962. She was...

May 15, 2023

Ms. Nellie Mickens, 79, formerly of Link Circle, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at Brookstone Retirement Center. She was born in Richmond County, Georgia to Tom and Estelle Hazel Mickens on September 14, 1943. She was a former member of Files Chapel Baptist Church and sang in the senior choir. She was preceded in death by her parents...

May 11, 2023

Ms. Jye´nifah Tas´Janae Norris passed away on Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born October 9, 1997 in Davidson County to Johnnie Norris and Ebony Boyd. Jye´nifah leaves to cherish her memory her father, Johnnie Norris; her mother, Ebony Boyd Dye and her husband, Jeffrey; a son, Nykwon Gooden; a daughter, Eva Poindexter; two...

May 11, 2023

Julia Sutton Bowden, 57, passed away on May 11, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 11, 1966 to the late Billy T. Hayes and Dorothy Gail Leonard Hayes. She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Jeffery H. Bowden; a son, Jeffery L. Bowden and his wife, Monica; a daughter, Cara Michelle Fritts and her...

May 8, 2023

Eugene Holmes of Chesapeake, VA passed away on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the age of 87. Graveside service will be Tuesday at 12:00 Noon at Forest Hill Memorial Park with Full Military Honors. Public viewing will be Monday from 2:00pm-5:00pm at Roberts Funeral Service. He was born May 11, 1935 in Davidson County to the late Lee Thomas Holmes...

May 8, 2023

Terry Ellis "Fredrick" Tuttle of the Midway community was a caring father, grandfather, brother and friend. Terry fought with all he could against his illnesses but gained his heavenly wings on Monday, May 8, 2023 at the tender age of 61. Terry was born to the late Robert Lee and Glennie Mae Tuttle on July 27, 1961. He was the...

May 8, 2023

Dennis Ervin Ramseur was born in Davie County, North Carolina on July 3, 1954 to the parents of the late John Ervin and Stella Mae Ramseur. After the passing of Stella Mae, his stepmother, Gladys Ramseur continued to help his father nurtured him in life . His journey in life came to an end on Monday, May 8, 2023...

May 7, 2023

Ronald David Lemons, 66, of Lexington, passed away on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Lexington Medical Center. A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Ronald was born on November 23, 1956 in Montgomery County to Henry Paul Lemons and Mary Claudine Thompson Lemons. He retired from Bill's Truck Stop. He was...

May 5, 2023

Little Prince August Antonio Penn, of Vineyard Road, Winston Salem, North Carolina passed on Friday, May 5, 2023 Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist. He was born on May 5, 2023 to Dwayne Penn and April Foster. No formal funeral services will be held at this time.

May 3, 2023

James Monroe Anderson, II, 47 of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. He was born on October 25, 1975 to James M. Anderson, Jr. and Barbara Jean Coleman Anderson in Miami, Florida. He received his formal education from the local school system. James would later in life, relocate to Winston-Salem, North Carolina where he...

May 2, 2023

William "Bill" Bell was born on December 28, 1953 in Jackson, Mississippi to the late William Bell, Jr. and Mildred Bell. He was the eldest of six children. Bill accepted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior at an early age. His faith walk started in a tent revival back in 1966. He later attended the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses...

Apr 25, 2023

Mr. Elser Rufus Cuthrell, Sr., 75, affectionately known as "Papaw" or "Deac", departed this life on Tuesday, April 25, 2023 with his wife by his side. He was born October 21, 1947 in Davidson County to the late George Sr. and Elizabeth Cuthrell. He attended Davidson County Public schools and was a 1965 graduate of Dunbar High School. Rufus was...

Apr 22, 2023

Our beloved Aunt Frances Elaine Tate, affectionately known as Aunt Peter, passed away on April 22, 2023 at Hinkle Hospice House. She was born September 20, 1946 to Lloyd Tate, Sr. and Charlotte Wilson Tate in Davidson County. Elaine was a homemaker for most of her life, opening her doors to anyone who needed childcare. She was a major...

Apr 21, 2023

Apr 19, 2023

Mrs. Mildred F. Tuttle of Norman Shoaf Rd. passed away on April 19, 2023 at her residence. She was the daughter of Hoy and Dorothy Hayes Leonard. Mildred attended Dunbar High School. She retired from Thomasville Furniture and was a faithful member of Brooks Temple United Methodist Church where she served on the usher board. Mildred entered Heaven's Gates and...

Apr 19, 2023

Geraldine Williams Goodman, 78, of Winston Salem, North Carolina passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on October 13, 1944 to the late Vane Hunter and Lillian Williams in Forsyth County, North Carolina. A memorial service will be held 12:00 P.M. Friday, April 28, 2023 at Roberts Funeral Service Chapel (Winston-Salem).

Apr 18, 2023

Mother Bessie Waiters Moore was born on October 14, 1920 to Mr. Elias Waiters and Mrs. Della Anderson Waiters. She transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Medical University of South Carolina Hospital - Northeast with family members at her side. Mother Moore grew up in rural northeast Richland County, South Carolina and attended Silver...

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...

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...

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...