obituaries

Apr 24, 2017

Our beloved mother and grandmother, Ms. Laura Ann Anderson, departed her life on April 24, 2017. She was a Virginia native that was born March 19, 1950 who was smart, compassionate, loving, caring, and sassy.

She was employed by Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center (WFBMC) for many years. She enjoyed her career and the patients she cared...

Apr 22, 2017

Robert Lee Ziglar was born on January 28, 1938 in Westfield, NC to James Howard and Lizzie France Ziglar.  He was a proud graduate of Carver High School and a retiree of Reynolds American (RJ Reynolds Tobacco) after 38 years of service.

He was a man with a big heart, humble spirit and a great love for...

Apr 22, 2017

On April 22, 2017 heaven called home beloved son, brother, uncle, best friend, and Christian. Jon Gentry's caring heart, giving spirit, and warm laughter blessed all who knew him.  Although he is no longer with us, his memory lives on through the many friends and family who loved him dearly.

Jon was born on November 16, 1986...

Apr 21, 2017

Kimeko "Meko" Dejuan James, 26, answered the Master's call on Friday, April 21, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital. Born July 8, 1990 to Natoshia Miles and Kennetha "Kim" Brown, he was a member of the Parkland High School Class of 2008 where he was a notable football player and wrestler. He studied Digital Music at Antelope Valley College in...

Apr 15, 2017

Apostle-Elect Dirah J. Martin went home to be with the Lord on April 15, 2017 while surrounded by loved ones in her Winston Salem home. She was born on November 5, 1948 to the late Reverend James C. Jones and Geneva Wilkins in Winston Salem, NC.

She was preceded in death her parents, husband of...

Apr 11, 2017

A celebration of life service for Constance Napper Daniels will be held at 1:00pm Monday, April 17, 2017 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Reverend Dr. John Mendez officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Monday at the Church.

Apr 11, 2017

Clara Owens Cloud departed this life on April 11, 2017 at the age of 97.

Clara worked for 42 years as both a teacher and guidance counselor in the WSFC School System.

She was married to the late Paul O. Cloud and was the mother of Carolyn Cloud (Arthur) Mims and Paul Owens (Linda) Cloud;...

Apr 8, 2017

Reverend Charles Bernard Miller, 69, of 1335 N. Jackson Avenue passed away April 8, 2017 at Novant Health Huntersville Medical Center after a long illness.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12noon Monday, April 17, 2017 at St. Anne's Episcopal Church, 2690 Fairlawn Dr. W-S, NC 27106. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The...

Apr 6, 2017

Miriam G. Clemons was born on April 23, 1953 to Alfred and Rosa Johnson in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She transitioned from this life to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 6, 2017.  She was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1971 and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University class of 1975.  She worked as legal assistant for...

Apr 4, 2017

"Weeping may endure for a night but joy cometh in the morning"

Mrs. Wyomia O'Neal Houston "Sister", a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully April 4, 2017 in Forsyth County.

She was born August 4, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the daughter of Cornell Caesar O'Neal, Sr., and Juanita O'Neal who...

Mar 29, 2017

Georgia "Jean" Byers Byrd transitioned from her earthly existence to her heavenly home with her three children and daughter in law by her side in Winston-Salem, NC on March 29, 2017.

Jean was born on December 20, 1950 in Salisbury, NC to Eugene and Betty Mae Conrad Byers. Though they spent a few years in Salisbury, NC,...

Mar 29, 2017

Ms. Janet McMillian, 59, passed away March 29, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, April 15, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Mar 29, 2017

Mr. Ray Joyner was born March 29, 1945 and departed peacefully on March 29, 2017. A celebration of life will be held at 6:00pm Sunday, April 9, 2017 at Duke's Malibu, 21150 Pacific Coast HWY Malibu, CA 90265.

Mar 28, 2017

Mrs. Bobbie Jean Jones Harris, the widow of David Lee Harris, Sr., passed away on March 28, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born March 13, 1938, the only daughter of Russell and Mamie Puryear Jones of Kernersville, NC.

Mrs. Harris was a graduate of Carver High School and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College (Winston-Salem State University). ...

Mar 27, 2017

Vida Rozita Lewis Gore was born September 3, 1962 in Wurzburg Germany to Cornelius and Vida Lewis.  She grew up in Wilmington, North Carolina.  She transitioned from this earth to be with the Lord on March 27, 2017, after a nearly one year battle with Leukemia. Rozita accepted Christ at an early age.

Growing up, Rozita was...

Mar 27, 2017

Renita D. Fields was born to Ms. Adlener Davis in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this earthly life on March 27, 2017.  She was a 1975 graduate of East Forsyth High School where she went on to attend North Carolina A&T State University, Greensboro, NC and from there she went on to Forsyth Technical Institute majoring in Internal Medicine with...

Mar 26, 2017

Mr. Charlie Moore went home to be with his savior on Sunday morning, March 26, 2017.  He was born February 4, 1921 in Fairmont, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Greater Community Baptist Church with Reverend Melvin Frazier officiating.  Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will...

Mar 25, 2017

Deacon Charles Ivery Thigpen "Chuck", 66, entered into eternal rest on Saturday, March 25, 2017 at his residence with his loving wife at his side. He was born in Wadesboro, NC on May 19, 1950 to Ella Sue Williams and James Ivery Thigpen. Chuck graduated from Bowman High School and attended Kittrell College in North Carolina, where he pledged Groove...

Mar 23, 2017

Mattie Lee Jackson, 71 years old, of 1635 E. 5 th Street – Somerset Court at University Place, Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on March 23, 2017. She was born on November 18, 1945 in Darlington, SC to the late Bell Jackson and Carl Young.  She attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.

Ms. Jackson was a faithful member...

Mar 23, 2017

Mr. Charles Henry Boston, Jr., 39, passed away Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Saturday, April 1, 2017 at Sweet Holy Spirit Church with Pastor Keith Tuttle officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:30pm on Saturday at the Church. Interment will be held...