Claferteen Farrow
Dec 3, 2017
Claferteen C. (Cook) Farrow passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2017 at THE OAKS Rehabilitation Center, 901 Bethesda Road in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in the city on March 6, 1917, a daughter of the late Cleveland Cook of Wilkesboro, NC and. Zula (Culp) Cook of Concord, NC.
She was united in marriage on May 10,...
Tammy Talbert
Dec 3, 2017
Tammy L. Talbert answered the Master's call on Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was born February 18, 1959 to Meredith "Tippy" Davis & Mary Louise Thompson.
She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was a faithful member of the Mass Choir, Cathedral Choir, and Sunday school until her health declined.
She was preceded...
Paul Husky
Dec 2, 2017
Mr. Paul Simson Husky, 90, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30am Friday, December 8, 2017 at Reynolda Presbyterian Church with Pastor Allen Wright Officiating. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 11:30am on Friday at...
Ayan Williams
Dec 1, 2017
Mr. Ayan Adanny Williams, 26, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at Duke Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, December 9, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gwathney Leak officiating. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the...
Hector Cox, Jr.
Nov 28, 2017
Deacon Hector Cox, Jr. was born to Hector Cox, Sr. and Jeanette Lyde Cox in Marlboro County, SC on March 6, 1931. He departed this earthly life on November 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Deacon Cox was educated in the public school system of Dillon County, SC. He enlisted into the US Army after school and...
Patricia Careathers
Nov 28, 2017
Ms. Patricia Ann Careathers, 75 of Winston Salem, transitioned into eternal life on Tuesday, November 28, 2017. Patricia passed peacefully from this life to join the Lord after a very brief illness. She was surrounded and supported by her loving family during the last days of her life. Â Patricia was born in Winston-Salem, NC, to Nehemiah and Hattie Patton...
Dorothy Jones
Nov 27, 2017
God blessed the union of Johnny and Della Jones with their firstborn, Dorothy Jones, on August 24, 1925 in Kershaw, SC. God's call to end this earthly life came on November 27, 2017 while but for a brief stay at The Canterberry at Cedar Grove, NJ; away from her 516 Bergen Street, Newark residence.
Miss Jones childhood...
Molene Jones
Nov 27, 2017
Molene B. Jones was born in Hartsfield, SC on December 6, 1927. She was the second oldest of five children born to Mr. Henry Blakney and Nellie Kelly. She departed from life on November 27, 2017 at her home.
Molene was born in Hartsfield, SC and moved to Winston-Salem, NC at the age of 6 where she...
Mitzi Phelps
Nov 26, 2017
Mitzi Phelps was born in Reidsville NC May 19, 1960 to the late Joann Blackwell and Pete Hooper and transitioned on Sunday morning November 26, 2017. Mitzi moved to Winston Salem, NC at a young age and was a product of Winston Salem Public School System. Mitzi also lived in the Bronx, NY for six years and attended PS...
Charles Braddy
Nov 26, 2017
Funeral services for Charles Braddy will be held at 2:00pm Friday, December 1, 2017 at Greater Galilee Baptist Church. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Friday at the Church. Burial will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, December 5, 2017 in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
Shelton Penn
Nov 23, 2017
Mr. Shelton E. Penn was born December 15, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC, the first born child to Willie E. Penn, Jr. and Annette J. Penn. He departed from this earthly life on Thursday, November 23, 2017.
He attended the public schools, graduating from Parkland Senior High School. He also went on to graduate from Forsyth Technical Community...
Michael Staley
Nov 23, 2017
Mr. Michael James Staley, affectionately known as "PeeWee" to his family and close friends, was born on January 12, 1956 to James and Annie "Mearl" Staley in Horry County, South Carolina. He passed away unexpectedly on November 23, 2017.
PeeWee attended Wilson High School in Florence, South Carolina. He was a veteran of the United States Army....
Willard Mccloud, Sr.
Nov 20, 2017
The life of Dr. Willard Laverne McCloud, Sr. begins on the other side of a creek in Winston-Salem's oldest African-American neighborhood – Happy Hill. This fact is an essential part of the background needed to understand the past and present day context that frames the enormity of Dr. McCloud's life and the accomplishments of his 92 years. Born in...
Torrez Anthony
Nov 18, 2017
Mr. Torrez D-mario Anthony of 2124 Sage Meadows Drive was born April 26, 1985 in Winston-Salem, NC to Carolyn Anthony Bailey. He peacefully made his transition into eternal life on November 18, 2017.
Torrez attended the local public schools and graduated with his degree in 2001.
Torrez was an inspiring artist and entrepreneur. He was...
Bettye Hannon
Nov 16, 2017
Bettye Delores Powell Hannon, 83, passed on Nov. 16, 2017. She was born Nov. 2, 1934, in Rocky Mount (Edgecombe County), NC, to the late Claude and Evella Powell of Rocky Mount. She was predeceased by two siblings, Rose Marie Powell and Tyrone Williams of Rocky Mount.
Bettye was the wife of Joseph Hannon of Columbus, NC,...
Selena Nichols
Nov 15, 2017
On November 15, 2017 a heart of gold stopped beating. God took Selena H. Nichols into His loving care for a rest well earned.
Mrs. Selena Nichols was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Robert and Alberta Hemphill. Her husband, Joseph Nichols, Sr.; son, Joseph Nichols, Jr.; and brothers, Robert H. and Henry A. Hemphill, along...
Leon Conrad, Jr.
Nov 13, 2017
Mr. Leon Denard Conrad, Jr., affectionately known to his family as "Junior" and "OTG-Goldmouth Lee" aka "Lee" to his friends, was born on Friday, December 13, 1996 in Winston Salem, NC to Taneezha R. Davis and the late Leon Denard Conrad, Sr. Leon Jr. departed this life on Monday November 13, 2017. He attended the WSFCS and graduated from WS...
Robert Witherspoon, Sr.
Nov 12, 2017
Deacon Robert L. Witherspoon, Sr. was born in Winston Salem, NC on April 18, 1930 to Rev. Melvin and Josephine Witherspoon. He departed this life on Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.
As a lifelong resident of the city, he attended Atkins High School and retired from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30 years of...
John Tribble, Jr.
Nov 12, 2017
John Martin Tribble, Jr., 71, also known as "Peter Rooster", passed away at his home on November 12, 2017 after a brief illness. John was born on May 23, 1946 to the late John M. Tribble, Sr. and Calberta Wise.
John was a retiree of the City of Winston-Salem and was a member of Macedonia Worship Center...
Leonard Kirby
Nov 11, 2017
Leonard Austin Kirby was born to Lee Olean and Willie Mae Kirby on August 10, 1952. He departed this life November 11, 2017. He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and worked as a laborer for Hairston Construction Company, Forsyth County, and Szaebo Food Services. Leonard was a multi-talented man. Like his father, Leonard was a member of a...