obituaries

Aug 5, 2018

Ms. Joyce Marie Watlington, also known as "Ms. Diva", was the daughter of Mae Sue Watlington Spinks and Henry Spinks. She departed her life on August 5, 2018 at her residence.  She was born in Caswell County, NC and spent the majority of her life in Forsyth County.  She was a graduate of Parkland High School Class of 1973. ...

Aug 3, 2018

Thomas Harvey Wilson left us to meet his heavenly father on Friday, August 3, 2018 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center with his loving family by his side.  He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather and very special to so many.  He was a man full of faith, had a love for God and his family.  To some, he...

Aug 3, 2018

The long journey of our beloved, Ruby Phillips Blackwell, age 78, ended when she was called home by her Heavenly Father on the morning of August 3, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice and Palliative Care (Trellis) in Winston-Salem, NC.

Ruby was born February 23, 1940 in Newport News, Virginia to the late Cordie Graves Phillips...

Aug 3, 2018

Mr. Jerry Thornton peacefully departed this life on Friday, morning, August 3, 2018, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. His wife, and children shared in his beautiful home-going.

He was willing to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord. (II Corinthians 5:8)  His faith and trust was in our Lord and Saviour...

Aug 2, 2018

Mr. Thurmond Adolph Witherspoon was born August 8, 1936 in Winston Salem, NC to David and Plummie Witherspoon. He departed this life to take possession of his heavenly home on Thursday August 2, 2018.

He was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church where he served faithfully until his health failed on the Trustee Board, Usher Board...

Aug 2, 2018

Elverta Lurine Joyner Lewis, affectionately known as "TC", was born on November 25, 1951 in Islandton (Colleton County), South Carolina to the late Mr. Freddie Joyner, Sr. and Mrs. Louise Jamison Joyner.  She attended the public schools of Colleton County and continued her education at the Technical College of the Lowcountry.  At an early age, Elverta accepted Christ and...

Jul 30, 2018

Mr. Cornell Surles, II, 21, passed away July 30, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Saturday, August 4, 2018 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Saturday at the Church.

Jul 28, 2018

Mr. Thurmond Toland, Jr., 17, passed away July 28, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

A family visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 7:00pm Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, August 4, 2018 at Union Baptist Church with Reverend Taswell Henderson officiating. ...

Jul 27, 2018

Mr. Jordan Anthony Gabriel, 21, passed away July 27, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jarvis Saner officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Jul 25, 2018

Willie Gray Hunt, III departed this world on July 25, 2018.  He will celebrate his new found Heavenly home with his father, Willie Gray Hunt, Jr.; his grandparents, Willie Gray Hunt Sr. and Dorothy Hunt, and James Lewis and Jessie Lewis; along with a host of uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Left to cherish his loving memory are...

Jul 24, 2018

Mrs. Emogene Cobb-Watkins, 67, was born February 6, 1951 to the late Fred Cobb and Emma Bell Mattison Cobb. She departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on July 24, 2018.

Emogene was a graduate of Parkland High School and attended North Carolina A&T State University. She spent her professional career as a Flight Attendant with...

Jul 23, 2018

Ms. Angelethia Kirby, 51, passed away July 23, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, July 30, 2018 at St. James AME Church with Reverend Jasper Hemphill officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Monday at the Church.

Jul 22, 2018

Retired SFC Eugene Mabry, 73, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2018.  Born in Lexington, NC, he lived in Winston-Salem for most of his life.  Mr. Mabry graduated from Dunbar HS in 1963, worked as an Engineer for Fairchild Industries and proudly served as a US Army Veteran.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, July...

Jul 22, 2018

Roslyn Denise Searcy-Young, 59, affectionately known as "Queen", was unexpectedly welcomed home into the kingdom of heaven at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on July 22, 2018.  Those of us blessed to know this amazingly brilliant, gifted, versatile, loving, and phenomenally special woman, understand that mere words aren't enough to express the lasting impact she has eternally imprinted on...

Jul 22, 2018

Luzelle Harris Barber, 70, of Advance NC, passed away Sunday, July 22, 2018.

Luzelle was born in Abbeville, SC on April 26, 1948, to the late Woodrow Wilson Harris, Sr. and Eva Woods Harris. She retired from Novant Health, Inc. after 31 dedicated years.  Luzelle was a member of Sisters of James H. Young Memorial Chapter 592...

Jul 21, 2018

Juanita Diane Sheppard Coleman succumbed to a weak heart and departed from this life on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at the age of 67.  She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on December 5, 1950 to Charlie Marshall Sheppard and Susannah Nelson.  She married her high school sweetheart while still in the 12th grade in 1968, and they have been...

Jul 15, 2018

Willie B. Rogers, 77, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 17, 1940 to the late Sallie and Willie Rodgers. He passed away July 15, 2018 in Oklahoma City, OK.

He graduated from Atkins High School in 1958 and Winston-Salem State University in 1970. He retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1996 after 38 years of service. He...

Jul 12, 2018

Mr. George McFadden, 64, passed away July 12, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Rising Ebenezer Baptist Church with Reverend William Brown officiating.  Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.

Jul 12, 2018

Mrs. Bertha Alice Grant, age 86, was born November 17, 1931 as Bertha Alice Johnson in Chester, SC.  On Thursday, July 12, 2018, Bertha departed this life peacefully in her sleep.

Bertha leaves behind her daughter, Kathy L. Grant-McCoy of Alpharetta, GA; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be...

Jul 11, 2018

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Lonnell Giles passed away peacefully on July 11, 2018.  He was born to the late John Wesley "Charlie" Jiles and Ethel Miller Jiles in 1930 and was a life-long resident of Winston Salem, NC.

Mr. Giles was a U.S. Army veteran.  He graduated from Carver High School and continued his education at Winston Salem...