All Obituaries

On Monday, August 30, 2021, God dispatched his angels to WFBH Winston-Salem, NC to escort his son from labor to reward.  Andrea was born on May 5, 1971 in Tarboro, N.C. to Charlie Harris and Jennie Ruth Scott Harris.  He was a graduate of T. Wingate Andrews High School and was employed by Sandnetta Furniture and Installation as an installer for 20 years.  In addition to his mother, Andrea was preceded in death by his oldest sister, Validia Ferguson; maternal grandmother,...

Ms. Stephanie Hairston, daughter of Alma Neal and the late Billy R. Artis was born December 8, 1971, in Eden, North Carolina. On Tuesday August 25th, 2021, Stephanie went home peacefully. Stephanie went to John Motley Morehead Senior High School then proceeded to Winston Salem State University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Art, in public administration (1990-1994). While attending Winston Salem State University, she was initiated into Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. Also, she was...

Garnette (Faye) Smallwood Laws, daughter of the late Colie Smallwood and Pollie Coggins Smallwood, was born on April 13, 1953, in Bertie County, Windsor, N.C.  On Saturday, August 21, 2021 Garnette Laws fell asleep in death.  At an early age Faye joined the Indian Woods Missionary Baptist Church and she later became a part of the Jehovah Witness Congregation. She was Educated in Bertie County. While attending Bertie Senior High School, Faye was a track star....

They don’t make men like this anymore. Raeford David Butler Jr. was cut from a different cloth. He was born March 4th, 1956 to the union of the late Ray and Beatrice Butler of Asheboro NC. He was the great-grandson of Jeremiah “Jerry” Butler, a former enslaved person, who used an axe to cut down what contributed to the making of Earnhardt Road. Rae took notes from Jerry, as he proceeded to make and travel many “roads” in his life, both literally and...

My mom, Sonya Lynn Williams, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 13, 2021 while holding my hand. She was born to the union of Henry Burkson Williams and Geneva Virginia Liles in Anson County, North Carolina on September 5, 1961. My mom was a woman of faith, who spoke to God until she was unable to speak. A lifelong resident of Thomasville, she was a dedicated employee of Bayada for several years. She loved shopping, eating out, laughing with family and friends, listening to music,...

Tommy Ratliff, 66, transitioned on Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence. Tommy Ratliff was a young 66-year-old at his time of passing. Young, because he was young in spirit. His voice was always loud and full of energy. No matter what obstacles or adversities, you would never truly know what he was going through. When he saw you coming, he was calling your name loudly with a smile on his face. He was usually calling you by a...

We regretfully announce the passing of Helena Nunu Gray of High Point. She went home to Jesus on August 7th at age 66 surrounded by her friends and family. Helena, born on January 24, 1955 to Daniel Gray and Hawa Nimley Gray in Monrovia, Liberia, immediately brought joy and laughter into the world. Helena went on to graduate from Secondary school in Liberia as an honor student. After graduating from high school, Helena went on to work for a Telecommunications company in Liberia; before...

Mr. Jimmy Lee Martin was born October 7, 1954 to the late Raymond (Boot) and Elizabeth (Nan) Martin.  He transitioned to his heavenly home July 29, 2021 at his residence in Fayetteville, NC. Jimmy Lee attended John Motely Morehead High School in Eden, NC.  He worked for the City of Eden Sanitation Department, City and County of   Roanoke VA, and the Department of Defense (foodservices) until his health declined. He loved fishing, socializing, cooking for family...

In the quiet stillness of the early morning on Tuesday, July 27, 2021, the Lord responded to her beckoning cry, “Oh Lord”. At the time of 5:04 am, he summoned the life of our beloved mother and sister from all of the earthly works that she so diligently served. During the days and weeks prior to her receiving her heavenly reward, she became a woman of few words.  Although she was less verbal, she would unexpectedly call out, “Oh Lord”.  Her will and desire...

Mr. Landy Edwards transitioned to his heavenly home on Friday, July 16, 2021. He was born in Bennettsville, South Carolina on April 24, 1939 to Julia McCoy Edwards. A resident of High Point for many years, he was a faithful and devoted member of Temple Memorial Baptist Church where he sang with the Gospel and Men’s Choirs.  Following many years of labor, he retired from Leggett & Platt, Inc., where he was employed as a machinist.    Landy was known for his kind and...