obituaries

Sep 11, 2018

Minister Courtney Lopez Conrad, affectionately known as "Coco" was born on September 11, 1972 to Mary Lynn Conrad and Tyson Ingram. He was called to eternal rest and peace on his 46th birthday, September 11, 2018. "Coco" was a graduate of Mt Tabor High School and attended Triad Barber School. He was formerly employed at Winston Salem Transit. Courtney...

Sep 11, 2018

Michael Leroy Cooper was called home on September 11, 2018 at his home in Greensboro, NC.  He was born December 13, 1957 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Priscilla Cooper and Lewis Fennell. Soon after completing high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served as a military policeman. He served his last tour in Germany, where...

Sep 9, 2018

Ramona Lavon Johnson Eller, 61, of 4160 Salem Springs Ct.  departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida.  She was born on May 10, 1957 in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Leroy and Juanita Johnson.  She attended the W-S Forsyth County Schools and graduated from North Forsyth...

Sep 7, 2018

Mr. James Edward Searcy, affectionately known as "Jim", peacefully completed this life's journey on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home in Inglewood, CA following an extended illness.  After becoming ill in 2011, he was diligently cared for by his devoted and very loving wife, Annie "Millie" Searcy, until he quietly transitioned from this life.

Jim was...

Sep 7, 2018

"One glad morning when this life is over; I'll fly away." Dorothy L. Clinton better known as "Lil sister", "Sister", "Chief Rah-Rah", "Hot Dot", & "Red Coat" took her flight from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday, September 7, 2018. Dorothy was born June 3, 1937 to the late Ervin Clinton Sr. and Dora Truesdale Clinton...

Sep 7, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Hubert Hannon, 85, passed on September 7, 2018, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born September 27, 1932, in Columbus, NC to the late Claude Samuel Hannon and Wearrie Whiteside Hannon of Lynn, N.C.

He was a graduate of Tryon Colored School in Lynn and a 1956 graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC...

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Reginald Higgins, 58, passed away September 6, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Ronald Speas officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.

Sep 3, 2018

Reginald Howard Wall transitioned from this life unexpectedly Monday, September 3, 2018. Reginald, affectionately called "Reggie" by family and friends, was born July 27, 1952 to Leroy R. and Dorothy Mae Parker Wall. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a 35 year employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired in 2016. He...

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

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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.