obituaries

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.

Jan 16, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Harrison, 82, was born August 23, 1935 to John Rubin and Lelia Green in Darlington, South Carolina. She passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2018.

She received her GED through night school from Paisley High School in Winston-Salem, NC.

She was employed at Owen Brockway where she served dutifully for seventeen years before retiring...

Jan 15, 2018

Mrs. Evolia Constance Gaither Hayes was born to William Green Gaither and Carrie Barber Gaither. She went home to be with her devoted husband of 67 years, Clyde Hayes, Sr. on January 15, 2018. Evolia or "Vol" as she was known to her friends graduated from Atkins High School in 1950. Pursuing her passion to teach kids, she attended...

Jan 15, 2018

Mr. Keyon Jerrod Brooks, 24, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 in Arizona.

Funeral services are scheduled for 11:30am Saturday, January 27, 2018 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, Inc., Greensboro, NC. Interment will follow in Lakeview Memorial Cemetery, Greensboro, NC.

Jan 15, 2018

Mr. James Leon "BB" Washington, 71, was born on August 8, 1946 to Mr. George and Mrs. Pearl Washington-Davis in Bethania, NC and he departed this life unexpectedly January 15, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a longtime resident of Winston-Salem who attended and graduated from Carver High School. After graduating from Carver in 1964, he was employed...

Jan 15, 2018

Henry A. Wilson, Sr., 83, transitioned to his heavenly home on Monday, January 15, 2018 in Reidsville, NC. Henry was born on August 18, 1934 in Williamsburg County, South Carolina to the late Heyward and Sarah Wilson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five sisters, Helen, Rosa Lee, Odie Mae, Annie Mae, and Lucy...

Jan 15, 2018

Little Master Christopher Andrew Jordan, 1 month, passed away Monday, January 15, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral services will be held 12:00noon Saturday, January 20, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.

Jan 14, 2018

Mrs. Wendy Lasonya Samuels was born to Mattie Samuels and the late Richard Hyman on October 23, 1961. She departed this life on Sunday, January 14, 2018.

She attended WS/FC Schools and she graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School. She also attended Forsyth Technical Community College where she received Degrees in Computer Science and Computer Technology....

Jan 12, 2018

Willie Mae Land "Willow" Elcock was born in Hackensack, NJ on October 8, 1927 to the late William Edward and Helen Marie Land. She transformed to her next life on Friday, January 12, 2018.

"Willow" grew up in Brooklyn, NY and was educated in the NY School System. After the death of her parents, she was raised...

Jan 5, 2018

Deacon Leroy Wall, Jr., 85, passed away peacefully Friday, January 5, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center, surrounded by family and friends. Mr. Wall was born April 23, 1932 in Anson County, NC to Fannie Dunlap and Leroy Wall, Sr.  After graduating from West Deep Creek High School, he served 2 years in the US Army and retired as a...

Jan 4, 2018

" And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." (Revelation 21:4)

Shirley Yvonne Mumford Watkins went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 4, 2018 at the age...

Jan 2, 2018

Mr. Donald George Clyburn passed away at his home on Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

Mr Donald Clyburn and his twin sister Doris, were born to the late George Clyburn and Roberta Mitchell Clyburn in Forsyth County, North Carolina on November 2, 1938.

He attended the public schools of Winston - Salem/ Forsyth County and graduated...

Dec 31, 2017

Ella Joletha Alston of Sophia, NC was born February 13, 1953 to the late Ineal Gaines in Asheboro, NC. She passed away on December 31, 2017. Ella is survived by her loving husband, Jimmy Alston; her three sons, Octavius, Onterius (Stacy), and Fredrick (Heather) Gaines; her step children, Cynthia (Robert) Pemberton, Amanda (Aaron) McMillan, Randy Alston and Anne (Bill)...