obituaries

Aug 31, 2018

Ms. Terri Danielle Feggins of Winston-Salem, NC was born August 26, 1988 to LaVerne Dillard Feggins and the late Terry Feggins. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 30.

Terri graduated from Mount Tabor High School. She acquired post-secondary education from several colleges and loved learning new things.

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Aug 29, 2018

Ms. Glenda Miller, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the Chapel.

Aug 29, 2018

Princess Jayanna Unique Richards, born March 21, 2008, of Winston Salem, NC, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  She is the daughter of John Richards and Cameika Joyner.

Jayanna attended Petree Elementary where she was well known and loved.  Within the community, she was often referred to as "Boss Lady" because of her outspokenness and beautiful smile. ...

Aug 29, 2018

James Allen Cain Sr., "PunkieBoy", was born February 1, 1945 in Bishopville, SC and departed his life on August 29, 2018. He was blessed with four loving parents, the late Annie Mae and Ervin Julius Cain, who reared him in their home and Jessie Mae and Robert Hall, Sr. James graduated from Paisley High School in 1964 where he...

Aug 28, 2018

Mrs. Leah A. Guanzon born December 4, 1956 in The Philippines the province of Bacolod, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018. Ms. Guanzon was a loving and caring person who worked as a Psychiatric nurse for 32 years at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.  Her accomplishments over the years were receiving her BS and MASTERS in Nursing in...

Aug 27, 2018

Mr. James Edward McLaurin was born June 6, 1935.  He departed his life on August 27, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center following a long period of illness.

He attended the local schools, graduated from Atkins High School, and attended Russell Commercial School.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was a retired employee with thirty...

Aug 26, 2018

Ms. Lucille Moore a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, lovingly known as "Aunt Dollie and Ms. Dot" went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

She was born on Ocotber 15, 1928 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Shivers of North, SC. Ms. Lucille was preceded in death...

Aug 26, 2018

Mrs. Rita Kenney, 81, passed away Sunday, August 26, 2018 in Washington, DC.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Church.

Aug 26, 2018

Sunrise                                                                                                                      Sunset

September 6, 1923                                                                                            August 26, 2018

If I can help somebody as I pass along If I can cheer somebody, with a word or song If I can show somebody, that he's traveling wrong Then my living shall not be in vain

Alma Bazel Androzzo

James Ross Grace "Hoss"...

Aug 25, 2018

John Otis Byrd, Jr., 83, transitioned over to God on August 25, 2018. John was born in Alamance County on October 15, 1934 to the late John Otis Byrd, Sr. and Lementoria  "Toby" Burnette Byrd.

John married Doretha Daye his soulmate on Valentine's Day, February 14, 1959. He transferred the spirit of love to his community. "J.O."...

Aug 24, 2018

Kevin Jermaine Stout was born on December 20, 1980 in Bluefield, WV to Nathaniel Stout and Carria Shearer Stout. He was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and attended North Carolina A&T and Forsyth Technical Community College.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Evelyn Day, Annie Pearl Stout, Henry Stout and Sebert Gambill; his...

Aug 20, 2018

Candace L. Stuart Robinson was born on August 13, 1974 to the late Calvin Lafayette and Jean Yvonne Stuart. Candace received her education in Welch, West Virginia and graduated from Mount View High School, Class of 1991. She furthered her education and received her Associate's Degree in Computer and Business Management from National Business College, Bluefield, West Virginia.

Aug 17, 2018

Eastlin V. Thompson passed away peacefully on August 17, 2018 after an extended illness.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Bram Thompson; three brothers; and five sisters.

She leaves to cherish her memory a son, Peterjon Weatherhead (Andrea); two siblings, Crispin Weatherhead and Lucille Blackman; two grandsons, Jayce Weatherhead and Caleb Lomax;...

Aug 16, 2018

Mr. Douglas Emanuel Lee, son of Mr. Joe Louis Barnes and Mrs. Clara Jane Hodge, was born June 30, 1956 in Bluefield, West Virginia.

He attended schools in West Virginia as well as schools in Willingboro, New Jersey.  He worked as a truck driver for various companies in Winston-Salem, NC until his health declined.

On...

Aug 15, 2018

Georgia Hairston Sparks was born on December 29, 1933 in Clemmons, NC to Vera and Thomas Hairston. Georgia passed away on August 15, 2018 at The Oaks at Forsyth Nursing Home.

Prior to her decline in health, Georgia was a devoted member of Hickory Grove AME Zion Church.

Georgia retired from Thomasville Furniture Company. In...

Aug 15, 2018

Mr. Douglas Allen Propst, 63, passed away August 15, 2018.

Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, August 25, 2018 at Sunrise Towers, 801 N. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. with Rev. Barkley officiating. The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Saturday at the Towers.

Aug 14, 2018

Mrs. Fannie Lee Jenkins was born on November 2, 1959 to Ruby Wilds and James Horne in Winston-Salem, NC. She peacefully ascended to heaven on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 whilst surrounded by close loved ones.

Fannie graduated from East Forsyth High School, class of 1978 and received her associate's degree from Forsyth Technical Community College. She was...

Aug 10, 2018

Apostle Brenda Johnson McCloud, Senior Pastor of Greater Tabernacle Worship Center, W-S, NC passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, August 10, 2018.

Celebration of life services will be held at 6:00pm Friday, August 17, 2018 at Fresh Fire Worship Center, 1538 Waughtown Street W-S, NC 27107 with viewing at 5:00pm.

Homegoing services will...

Aug 9, 2018

Mr. Calvin Lewis Tanner of 119 Cheltenham Drive passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018 at his home. He was born July 13, 1945 in Forsyth County. He was the son of the late John L. Tanner Sr. and Cornelia Tanner.

Calvin Tanner graduated from Paisley Senior...

Aug 6, 2018

On Monday, August 6, 2018, Mr. Willie McKinley Gilmore, aka "Gill" as he was called by many who knew him, transitioned to his Heavenly home, quietly and peacefully at home with his family.

Willie was born and raised in Person County on May 15, 1927 to the late William McKinley and Hassie DeShazo Gilmore.  He was one...