All Obituaries

Mr. Ivan Joseph Smith, 64, passed away at Wake Forest Medical Center. A private memorial will be held by family at a later date.

Celebration of life: Our Star, Joyful Light, and now Angel; Rev. Anita Kristin Ouédraogo.   The families, Ouédraogo, Tiendrebéogo and Traoré (in Ouagadougou), Ilboudo (in Nambé), Ouédraogo and Bandé (in Zagtuli), Kompaoré and Ouédraogo (in Mugunsin) of Burkina Faso, Ouédraogo, Sanford, Björklund, Nicholson, Covington, Cummings, Notaras, Thomas, and Mayaki in the United States, the extended families and friends...

Wilton “Dick” Pryor 65, of Kernersville, NC was born in Aurora, IL September 3, 1958  to the union of Earnest and Ruby Pryor.  He gave his life to Christ at an early age under the spiritual leadership of Rev. Robert Wesby (Progressive Baptist Church) and continued his Christian journey until he departed this life on November 6, 2023.     Dick attended West Aurora High School District 129 and matriculated at Western Illinois University...

Steven Coleman, was born on June 2Sth, 1961, to the late Eugene Coleman and Mary Ann Guest Coleman, in Greensboro, North Carolina. A beloved father, son, brother, and friend passed away on October 16th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, wisdom, and a passion for learning. He was born on June 25th, 1961, in Greensboro, North Carolina, where he would be raised, and attend James B. Dudley High School. Steven graduated from Virginia Tech in 1983, where he began to cultivate his...

Lee Anthony Gould was born on February 10, 1968 in Albany, N.Y. to the late Jessie Mae Flake Gould and Rueben Gould, Sr. Lee’s earthly journey ended unexpectedly on September 19, 2023 at his home on Utah Drive in Winston- Salem, N.C. Lee was a graduate of the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. He was a former member of Macedonia Worship Center and most recently attended Piney Grove Baptist Church.    His career journey encompassed multiple avenues as he was a former...

Joseph Franklin Ashe, Sr. was born on October 22, 1958 in Riverhead, NY to Floyd C. Ashe and Thelma Jennings. After graduating from Hialeah High School in Miami, Florida, he attended Winston-Salem State University where he played the position of linebacker on the Rams football team. Joe was inducted into the WSSU Hall of Fame. Upon graduating from MTA Trucker School, Joe worked for National Freight Inc. for 35 years. In 2019, NFI honored Joe with a banquet for their “HAUL” Of...

Thelma Chisom Ashe Jennings was born on August 22, 1933 in Marion County, Florida to Delmar Johnson and Ellola Moten.Thelma worked in vast careers. During her career, she worked and retired from Thatcher Glass Company. She enjoyed her time with family and traveling. Thelma visited many places and was a free spirit. She was a lover of music and listened to different genres. Thelma Chisom Jennings departed this life on September 9, 2023 at Aventura Of The Bay Nursing Facility in St....

Mr. Arthur Murphy was born November 11, 1946, in Red Springs, NC to Richard Ferguson and Beatrice Murphy. He graduated from The Hoke County School System.   After graduating from high school, “Art” as he was affectionately known as, enlisted into the United States Army.  He was honorably discharged in 1975 and began his career in doing various jobs. His last position was a Water Treatment Inspector for the City of Winston-Salem.   After retiring from the City...

But I would not have you ignorant, brethren, concerning them which are asleep, that ye sorrow not, even as others which, who have no hope. For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with him. 1 Thessalonians 4:13-14   Mr. Lamont Daryl Parker, age 52, was born on Thursday, December 10th, 1970 to Ms. Lora Parker and Mr. Larry Fulp. Lamont transitioned from his earthly house to his eternal home, a house not...

“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith! Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteous, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day : and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.” 2 Timothy 4:7-8   Mrs. Ashlyn Miller-Pollard, age 47, transition from her earthly house to her eternal home on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Wake Forest Baptist...