obituaries

Feb 16, 2018

Mr. James Edward Vinson, Sr. "BIG V", son of the late Lee Grant and Lelar Venson was born in Darlington County, South Carolina on May 28, 1936.

His pilgrimage of life came to an end on February 16, 2018 surrounded by his loving family.

James was a resident of Winston-Salem for over 70 years and...

Feb 14, 2018

Diana Malinda Stafford Carree was born October 2, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC and departed this life on February 14, 2018. She was the oldest daughter born to Alfred and Beatrice Stafford.

She was a 1968 graduate of Atkins Senior High School, continued her education at Bennett College, and she retired from US Airways. She worked briefly in...

Feb 13, 2018

"Who can find a virtuous woman?  For her price is far above rubies."

Mrs. Ruby Cooper Williams, 90, was born on July 12, 1927 in Florence County, South Carolina to the late James (Jim) Cooper and Rosetta Singletary Cooper.  She departed this life on Tuesday, February 13, 2018.  Ruby was the 6th child of 14 children.  She...

Feb 10, 2018

Linda Gail Lyles, 68, passed away February 10, 2018. Graveside services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at Piedmont Memorial Gardens.

Feb 9, 2018

Kathryn "Kat" Smith, 35, left this life on February 9, 2018. She is survived by her husband Thomas Smith; 3 daughters, Niya Parrett, Dajhia & Ariana Smith; her only son, Thomas Smith Jr.; her aunt, Bettie Robinson; her sister, Stephanie Roper; her brother, Douglas Roper; and a host of cousins, family & friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am...

Feb 7, 2018

William ("Bill") Madrey, Jr. was born on January 17, 1943 to William Madrey, Sr. and Rosetta Holley Madrey in Edenton, North Carolina.

Bill graduated from D. F. Walker High School in Edenton, NC in 1960.  He graduated from Elizabeth City State University in Elizabeth City, NC in 1964 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health and...

Feb 7, 2018

Mr. Johnny Benjamin Evans, 94, departed this life on February 7, 2018 at his residence. He was born on February 23, 1923 in Greenville, SC. He was the youngest of 12 children born to the late Robert and Hattie Evans. He was preceded in death by his siblings, Earlie, Eugene, Daniel, Rayfield, Willie, James, Alice Moses, Dime, Rosie Benson,...

Feb 6, 2018

Ms. Lula Hayes, 96, of 1588 Midway School Road passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop A.R. Linder officiating. Interment will follow in Gates of Zion Church Cemetery. The family visitation will be...

Feb 1, 2018

Mr. James Edward Harley, 87, was born on February 11, 1930 in Edgefield, SC. He moved to Winston-Salem, NC when he was a year old and was raised by his Aunt Hattie Harley. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and enlisted into the United States Army in 1951. Harley was a hard worker and diligent servant of people while employed...

Jan 31, 2018

L'Anita Jones Gore, 55, passed away January 31, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, February 10, 2018 at St. Peters Church & World Outreach Center.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.

Jan 30, 2018

Surrounded by family and friends, Linda Cockerham Golden, affectionately known as Lynn, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, January 30, 2018. She was born on January 15, 1950, in Brooklyn, NY. She spent her early years in New York receiving her secondary and post- secondary education in Brooklyn before moving to North Carolina in...

Jan 28, 2018

Antonio Levern Scales, Sr., affectionately known as "Coo" & "Buck", 54, passed away Sunday, January 28, 2018 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  Tony was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Barbara Ann Scales and Levern Graham on February 28, 1963.

He was employed 26 years as a pressman for the Winston-Salem Journal where he was passionate...

Jan 27, 2018

Nevashia Shanice Mitchell, 13, went home to be with the Lord on January 27, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, February 11, 2018 at St. Paul United Methodist Church, 2400 Dellabrook Road Winston-Salem, NC 27105 with Pastor Donald Jenkins officiating. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday at the...

Jan 26, 2018

Antoinette Simmons Linville was called home for her eternal rest on Friday, January 26, 2018.  She was born January 11, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Benjamin and Virginia Simmons. She was married to the late James Willard Linville.  She was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Linville; and three brothers, Willie, Johnnie, and Delander Simmons....

Jan 23, 2018

Beverly Anne Luck Broome, 73, was born December 27, 1944 in Pittsylvania County, VA to Frank Luck and Ethel Wilson Luck. She departed this life January 23, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She attended Southside High School in Danville, VA and later relocated to Winston-Salem, NC where she obtained her GED from Forsyth Technical Community College. She...

Jan 22, 2018

Mr. Michael L. House was born January 15, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Barbara House Campbell and Clarence Jeter.  Michael attended the Winston-Salem / Forsyth County schools. Michael also served in the United States Army. At the time of his death, Michael was employed at Sbarro's for 18 years.

Michael was the true example of a husband,...

Jan 21, 2018

Lewis Rick Black was born February 6, 1936 in Brooklyn, New York to the late Robert Black Jr. and Gladys Norris.  Lew Black was an extraordinary man with brilliance and visions that surpassed his time.  He was the Curator of the Art Gallery at Body and Soul Cultural Boutique.  Originally from NY, he relocated to North Carolina when he...

Jan 21, 2018

Mary McNair Jackson departed this life on January 21, 2018 and was born September 10, 1946 to Waddell and Ethel McNair.  She graduated from Atkins High School, Forsyth Technical Community College and Winston-Salem State University.  She was a member of the Iota Phi Lambda Sorority, Beta Alpha Chapter.  She was retired from Forsyth County Dept. of Social Services with...

Jan 20, 2018

Mrs. Connie Green, 89, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Macedonia Worship Center.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.

Jan 18, 2018

Mr. Jason Shannon, 76, passed away January 18, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Thursday, January 25, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Johnny Stowe officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Thursday at the Chapel.