Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...