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Gertrude Lendora Jackson Carter

Gertrude Lendora Jackson Carter

Feb 22, 2019

Gertrude Lendora Jackson Carter, 70, of Trent Court, transitioned from this earthy life to life eternal on Friday, February 22, 2019. She was born on July 15, 1948 to the late Willie and Louise Jackson in Forsyth County. Gertrude was educated and graduated from Winston-Salem Bible College, Institute of Biblical Studies (Lynchburg VA), Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Technical Community...

Benny Ray Thomas

Benny Ray Thomas

Feb 22, 2019

Mr. Benny Ray Thomas of Lexington was called to his heavenly home on Friday, February 22, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. He was born on October 27, 1953 in Thomasville North Carolina to Betty Viola and Hollis Thomas. He was educated in Midway and graduated from North Davidson Senior High, class of 1972. Benny retired from R.J Reynolds...

Annie Howard

Annie Howard

Feb 21, 2019

Mrs. Annie Howard, 90, formerly of Parker St., died on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at Lexington Health Care. She was born in Lincolnton, Ga. on April 11, 1928 to Tom Wiley and Mimie Lee Johnson.She retired from Dixie Furniture and was a member of Lexington Deliverance Tabernacle. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Mock Howard; three...

Thomas Deleon Scott

Thomas Deleon Scott

Feb 20, 2019

Thomas Deleon Scott, 64, of Argonne Boulevard, slipped in to eternal rest on Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on October 29, 1954 to the Haywood Scott and Katherine Brady in Robeson County, North Carolina. A Service of Triumph will be conducted 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019 at The Love Church, 4198...

James J. Wall

James J. Wall

Feb 17, 2019

Mr. James J. Wall, 59, Westover Dr.., died on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at the Hinkle Hospice House. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2:30pm at Union Baptist Church. Burial will be Monday at 9:00am at Salisbury National Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the church.

Cora Bohannon Bussey

Cora Bohannon Bussey

Feb 16, 2019

Mrs. Cora Bohannon Bussey, 92, Northside Dr., died Saturday, February 16, 2019 at her residence. She was born in Davidson County to the late Early J. Bohannon and Ida Bertha Murray Bohannon on December 17, 1926.She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and served on the Missionary Program Committee. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Janie Marie Pettigrew Bass

Janie Marie Pettigrew Bass

Feb 15, 2019

Janie Marie Pettigrew Bass, 90, of Winston-Salem, NC, slipped away to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at the Oaks of Forsyth. She was born July 22, 1928 to the late Andrew Vernon Davis and Annie Mae Matthews in Forsyth County, North Carolina. A Service of Love reflecting her life will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, February...

Janette B. Lawter

Janette B. Lawter

Feb 13, 2019

Mrs. Janette B. Lawter, 71, W. Center St. Ext., died Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Accordius Health at Lexington. She was born in Montgomery County to Terrell Montgomery Bean and Pauline K. Bean on February 7, 1948. She was a former employee of Roses Discount Store. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, James Lawter, Sr. Surviving...

Sarah Estella Hogan Hargrave Wise

Sarah Estella Hogan Hargrave Wise

Feb 11, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Estella Hogan Hargrave Wise, 85, formerly of Curry St., died Monday, February 11, 2019 at Accordius Health at Lexington. She was born in Davidson County to Willie Ray Hargrave and Mary Millie Hogan on October 15, 1933. She retired from Henry Link Furniture and was a member of New Zion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by...

Cequan Lenard Scales

Cequan Lenard Scales

Feb 10, 2019

CeQuan Lenard Scales, 25, was born May 9, 1993 to the parents of Tarror D. Scales and Roderick L. Riley. He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Mr. Scales received his High School GED in 2012. He leaves behind a younger sister, Abera C. Lucky; maternal grandmother, Sandra Scales; paternal grandfather, Ben Hughes; aunt Tekia Scales; two uncles: Monterio and...

Virginia Ann Holmes Dukes

Virginia Ann Holmes Dukes

Feb 6, 2019

Virginia Ann Holmes Dukes, 72, was called home on Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at Accordius Health at Lexington. She was born May 12, 1946 to Willie Holmes and Christine Reid Holmes Frazier. The funeral service will be Wednesday at Files Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00pm with family visitation a half hour before the service. Burial will follow at Lexington City...

Thomas James Brown

Thomas James Brown

Feb 4, 2019

Thomas James "Pork Chop" Brown, 27, of Winston-Salem, NC, transitioned from this earthly life on Monday, February 4, 2019. He was born June 10, 1991 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. A Celebration of his life will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019 from the chapel of Roberts Funeral Service, Winston-Salem.The family visitation will be 1:30 p.m. Thursday until the...

Charlie R. Wall

Charlie R. Wall

Feb 2, 2019

Charlie R. Wall, Jr., 75, of Cotton Grove Rd., departed this life on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at Hinkle Hospice House. He was born March 25, 1943 in Anson County to Rev. Charlie R. Wall, Sr. and Sylvinia "Slyvannah" Moore Wall.He retired from Link Taylor Furniture and worked at Bruce Tuxedo.Coffee, as he was called by many, was a member...

L. B. Bobo

L. B. Bobo

Feb 1, 2019

Mr. L.B. Bobo, 85, of Cotton Grove Rd., died Friday, February 1, 2019 at Henry Etta and Bruce Hinkle Hospice House. He was born in Greenwood County, South Carolina to Lamberth and Elizabeth Beets Martin Bobo on April 28, 1933. He retired from Mid-State Tile as a forklift operator and was a member of Files Chapel Baptist Church. He was...

Christine Savannah Reid Holmes

Christine Savannah Reid Holmes

Jan 31, 2019

Christine Savannah Reid Holmes, 98, was called home on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Accordius Health at Lexington. She was born April 16, 1920 to Grady Reid and Mattie Hargrave Reid. The funeral service will be Wednesday at Files Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00pm with family visitation a half hour before the service. Burial will follow at Lexington City Cemetery...

Mario Andretti Patterson

Mario Andretti Patterson

Jan 25, 2019

Mario Andretti Patterson, 50, was born on September 10, 1968 to Annie Hairston Smith and Harry Lee Smith in Winston-Salem.He was later adopted and raised by Paul Patterson.He took flight to his heavenly home on January 25, 2019. Mario attended the public schools and was an outstanding athlete in many sports.He went on the attend Norfolk State University.He was an...

Bernard Calvin Witherspoon

Bernard Calvin Witherspoon

Jan 24, 2019

Bernard Calvin Witherspoon, 72, of Winston-Salem, NC was born to the late Joe and Jesse Mae Witherspoon Brewer.He was surrounded by family when he departed from this world for his heavenly home on Thursday morning, January 24, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Bernard attended and graduated from Atkins High School class of 1964.Bernard met his companion of over...

King F. Bailey

King F. Bailey

Jan 23, 2019

Mr. King F. Bailey, 86, of Village Dr., died Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at Henry Etta and Bruce Hinkle Hospice House. He was born in Gaffney, South Carolina to John Eddie Bailey and Lula Watkins Bailey on June 26, 1932. He graduated from Dunbar High School in May of 1952. He served in the United State Army during the Korean...

Francina Chaplin Dobson

Francina Chaplin Dobson

Jan 15, 2019

Francina Chaplin Dobson, 63, of 110 Penner Street, Winston-Salem, NC, laid down her burdens and crossed Jordan River on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born March 23, 1955 to the late Melvin Chaplin and Dorothy Mae Grier Chaplin in Winston-Salem, NC. Those left to cherish her memory are her wonderful sons: Joseph R....

Marion Elaine Bowens

Marion Elaine Bowens

Jan 11, 2019

Marion Elaine Bowens was born and raised in Yonkers, New York to the late Harry and Beatrice Brink on January 19, 1926.She departed her life on January 11, 2019 at 6:05 p.m. at home surrounded by loved ones. She attended George Washington High School in Manhattan, New York. She worked in the Official Store inside of the Empire State Building.She...

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