obituaries

Apr 29, 2018

Mr. Avell L. Campbell was called home on April 29, 2018.  He was a school bus driver for the WSFCS for 24 years and had also worked for The Winston-Salem Transit Authority.

He leaves behind his wife, Georgianna Campbell; daughters, Cassandra Brown, Stephanie (Travarus) Cullins, and twin daughters, Kelis and Jelias; his mother & stepfather, Melinda &...

Apr 28, 2018

Dr. Carl Swann, Jr. 47, passed away April 28, 2018 in Lithonia, GA.

Homegoing celebration will be held at 12noon Monday, May 7, 2018 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church.  The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 12noon on Monday the Church.

Interment will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, May 8, 2018 in Salisbury...

Apr 26, 2018

Mrs. Lovie McConnell Cooper, 95, passed away at Trinity Glen Nursing Facility on Thursday, April 26, 2018 following a period of illness. She was born to the late Thomas McConnell, Sr. and Roxie Peay McConnell in Winston-Salem on April 26, 1923. A granddaughter, Wendy Cooper; and 7 siblings preceded her in death.

She attended Atkins High School...

Apr 25, 2018

Andrew Daudharry Maharajh, a source of strength and inspiration while on earth, has taken his rightful place among the angels in heaven, beside his wife of 63 years. Andrew was born in Trinidad, West Indies to Indian immigrants. He was an outstanding student and won a national scholarship to a prestigious High School in Trinidad.  In his quest for...

Apr 24, 2018

William "Billy" Witherspoon, 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, at the Winston-Salem Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Billy was born on August 28, 1947 to the late George, Sr. and Lillie Witherspoon.  He graduated from Atkins High School in 1965. In 1975, he moved to Alaska before returning home in 1981.  Billy had been a member...

Apr 24, 2018

Shemeka Renae Carter was born June 14, 1979 to Donald Hachet and Carrie Lee Carter.  She passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2018.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, LaTonya Carter; and grandparents, Dorothy Carter, Warren Matthews, and Wallace (Eliza) Hachet.

She leaves to cherish her memories 3...

Apr 24, 2018

LaTonya Marie Carter was born September 5, 1975 to Dennis Hart and Carrie Lee Carter.  She passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2018.

In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her youngest sister, Shemeka Carter; and grandparents, Dorothy Jones, Warren Matthews, and Helen Hart.

She leaves to cherish her memories her...

Apr 24, 2018

Mrs. Nita Clement Matthews, 90, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018. A service of memory will be held at 12noon Tuesday, May 1, 2018 at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church with Reverend Johnny L. Ruff officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Church.

Apr 24, 2018

Mrs. Clarice Olene Dodd Samuels was born on September 8, 1933 in Surry County, NC to the late Mandy Dodd Winford and Alonzo Winford.  She passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She attended Surry County schools and earned an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Forsyth Technical Community College of Winston-Salem, NC. ...

Apr 24, 2018

Ms. Lisa Ann Lee, 52, passed away April 24, 2018. Memorial services will be held at 3:00pm Saturday, April 28, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 2, 2018 in New Jersey.

Apr 22, 2018

"An officer and a gentleman," captures the life and memory of Artie Andrew Amos, born September 17, 1948 to the late Josephine Amos Caldwell and Leavy Beal, Sr. in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He was a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, graduating from Anderson High School.  He was a member of the ROTC and graduated cum laude from North...

Apr 22, 2018

Maggie Pilson Booker was born on May 8, 1927 in Surry County, NC to Hubert & Anaka Bitting Pilson.  She passed to eternal life on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at the Edgewood Place after years of declining heath.

Mrs. Booker was employed as a housekeeper for over 50 years.  She was an active member of St. Stephen's...

Apr 20, 2018

Thomas Wilborn, Jr. was born June 7, 1949 to Thomas Henry Wilborn and Dora Hampton Wilborn.  He was one of eleven children.  He was of the Baptist faith, educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, and retired from Salem Academy & College after 35 years of service.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Apr 17, 2018

James Charles Greene, Sr. was born in Fairfield, South Carolina on June 2, 1920 to Johnnie C. Greene and Julia Belton Greene. He passed away after a brief illness on April 14, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Ruth Greene; parents; and his son, James C. Greene, Jr.; he...

Apr 17, 2018

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."  (Matthew 11:28-30).

A loving and devoted father and husband, Mr. Larry Wendell Coplin, Sr.., 65, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was fondly known as "Cope" by his friends.

Mr. Coplin was born...

Apr 17, 2018

Marie Christine Ingram was born in Newark, NJ on August 19, 1926 to the late George Sr. and Anna Willis Hill. She departed this life April 17, 2018.

Marie was educated in the Newark public school system receiving her high school diploma from Essex Community College.  Marie worked most of her life as a machine operator for...

Apr 12, 2018

Jamie Neil Redfearn transitioned from this life to glory on April 12, 2018. Born in Thomasville, NC, on February 06, 1963, to Edward and Gene B. Redfearn, Jamie was a gifted high school and college student athlete. One of ten children, Jamie moved to North Davidson County at a young age and grew up under the guidance of his...

Apr 11, 2018

Mr. Aaron Lee Conrad, Sr. was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 19, 1953 to Elizabeth Ann Conrad and Charles Eldridge, Sr. On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Aaron unexpectedly transitioned from his earthly home to heaven. Aaron was a 1972 graduate of North Forsyth High School. Aaron was a member of North Forsyth's 1971-72 NC State Championship football team...

Apr 10, 2018

Bishop John W. Huntley, Jr. was born in Union County, N.C. on October 10, 1937 to the late Johnny Huntley, Sr. and Martha Cuthbertson Huntley. Bishop Huntley peacefully slipped into his eternal slumber on April 10, 2018 after a brief sickness. He graduated from East Union High School in Union County, N.C. and moved to Winston-Salem at the age of...

Apr 9, 2018

Mrs. Darleen Katie McClellan, 50,  passed away April 9, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Samuel Clemons officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Tuesday at the Chapel.