obituaries

Jul 2, 2018

Mrs. Cynthia Joan Speas Cloud was called to heaven on June 30, 2018 after serving our Lord for 84 years. Affectionately known as "Joan" or "Joanne," she was born the second of six children on March 25, 1934 to the late Margaret V. Speas and Elmer Speas.

Joan graduated from Carver High School in 1953. She attended...

Jun 30, 2018

Mr. Gerald Lamar Chalmers, 47, departed this life on June 30, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  He was the son of the late James Albert Chalmers and Geraldine Young Chalmers.  He was a retired US Navy Veteran and a 1989 graduate of Glenn High School.  He was also a member of Post Master Bivouac Lodge #503 of the Masonic...

Jun 29, 2018

Frederick Willis Couthen, affectionately known as "Weedie", 76, was born on May 8, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC to Samuel F. Couthen and Louise Welch Couthen.  He departed this life on June 29, 2018.

He retired with over 40 years of service from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and the Coliseum Shell Service Station both of Winston-Salem, NC.

Jun 27, 2018

James Baity Chisholm, 93, died Wednesday, June 27, 2018, at the Danby House Assisted Living Center. He was born January 25, 1925, in Chester, South Carolina to the late Mozelle Chisholm Cunningham and Avis Chisholm. He was the last surviving sibling of nine.  He made his home in Winston-Salem where he attended public schools, worked, and raised his family. ...

Jun 26, 2018

And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7)

Ms. Ajoia M. Green, born December 11, 1978 to Charles and Janet Green in Syracuse, New York, transitioned from her earthly house to her eternal home on Tuesday, June 26, 2018.

She was a graduate...

Jun 26, 2018

Ms. Lizzie Mae Ntiamoah, 67, passed away Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Monday, July 2, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Monday at the Chapel.

Jun 25, 2018

Mr. Benjamin Tanner Simmons, Jr., 76, was born August 23, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Benjamin and Virginia Simmons. He departed this life on Monday, June 25, 2018 at his home. He graduated from Atkins High School and retired from Douglas Battery after 35 years of service. He was a member of Macedonia Worship Center where he...

Jun 23, 2018

Mrs. Christine "Toy" Brown was born on December 19, 1938 to the late Mr. Monroe Timmons and Mrs. Jessie Mae Timmons. She entered into her eternal rest on June 23, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, NC.

A native of Timmonsville, South Carolina, she attended Gibbs High School. She married Isiah Brown and soon afterward...

Jun 21, 2018

Mr. Billy Alphonzo Taylor, 59,  passed away Thursday, June 21, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, June 28, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Samuel P. L. Hickerson officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Thursday at...

Jun 21, 2018

Durant Davis was born to the late Addie Bell Phillips and Legrand Davis in Marion County, SC on January 1, 1936.  He departed this earthly life to be with God on June 21, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with his family by his side.

Durant was educated in the public school system of Mullins,...

Jun 18, 2018

Mr. Frank D. Green, 68,  passed away June 18, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, June 30, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Jun 17, 2018

Mother Zelma Smith Davis was born to the late Harvey Smith and Treaty Smith on August 24, 1935.  She departed this life on June 17, 2018.

She was educated in the Wake County Public Schools and graduated from Johnson County Training School. She later moved to W-S, NC where she joined Temple Holiness Church where she began...

Jun 16, 2018

Derek Martinas Blakeney departed this life on Saturday, June 16, 2018.  He was a 1991 graduate of North Forsyth High School.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jerry David Blakeney.

He leaves to treasure fond memories two sons, Derek Martinas Blakeney, Jr. and Johnathan Blakeney; mother, Valerie Blakeney Cruse; sister, Tachala (David) Hill;...

Jun 16, 2018

Apostle James A. Harris, Sr., departed his life Saturday, June 16, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 23, 2018 at the United House of Prayer-Greensboro, NC, 101 South Dudley Street.  Entombment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park, Rural Hall, NC.  The family visitation will be held from 9:30am until 11:00am on Saturday.

Jun 15, 2018

Mr. Joseph Ellison, 62, passed away Friday, June 15, 2018 at Pruitt Healthcare in High Point, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, June 22, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.

Jun 14, 2018

Johnny Mack Patrick was born to Byrdia Kilpatrick Stelle and Willie H. Steele on March 18, 1947 in Forsyth County, Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Byrdia and Willie divorced and she married Zeke Patrick who adopted Johnny as his son. His left this world on Thursday, June 14, 2018.  He lived with his family on 113 North Jackson Avenue in Winston-Salem...

Jun 12, 2018

On February 21, 1955, the world was blessed with the birth of Constance N. "Smoochie" Scales to the late Samuel M. Harvey and Dorothy M. Scales. She was blessed with the birth of her precious son Aaron Harvey. She was a graduate of East Forsyth High School.

Smoochie had many passions in life, but her greatest passion...

Jun 11, 2018

Master Juwaan Denard Woodbury Jr., 7, also known as "Jr.," was born August 9, 2010 to Timeka Couthen Woodbury and Juwaan D. Woodbury, Sr.  He departed this life on June 11, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, June 16, 2018 at New Bethel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Kendall...

Jun 8, 2018

Patricia Herring Thompson, entered eternal peace on June 9, 2018 at her home. She was the daughter of the late William and Elma Herring. She was a graduate of Winston Salem State University, earning a degree in education and was a devoted teacher where she worked for the Winston Salem public schools until her retirement. Patricia was a Gold...

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Emma Westbrook, 84, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Carver Road Church of Christ.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.