obituaries

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...

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.