obituaries

Mar 8, 2017

Jimmie Lee Wilson went on to glory on March 8, 2017. He was born March 14, 1946 to Hattie Ruth & Ulysses Wilson, Jr. He attended the public schools & retired as a shipping supervisor of Winston Weaver in W-S. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his grandsons, Corey J. Wilson & Jeremy I. Johnson....

Mar 7, 2017

Mrs. Hazel D. Thompson Reeves, 92, passed away at Forest Heights Assisted Living on Tuesday, March 7, 2017. She was born on October 4, 1924 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Hazel & Lula Thompson. After high school she moved to Sacramento, CA and later to New York City where she became a nurse. She met her husband, Henry Reeves in...

Mar 6, 2017

Mother Laura Lee Brewer O'Neal was born July 30, 1937 to the late Bishop Sidney and Patty Becote Brewer in Lee County, South Carolina.  Early Monday morning, March 6, 2017, our precious Creator sealed the lips and eyes of our beloved Laura O'Neal.

Mother Laura O'Neal was a 1955 graduate of Butler High School in Hartsville, South...

Mar 6, 2017

Ms. Charnetha Renee' Kimbrough, 43, affectionately known as Charlie, departed March 6, 2017 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Winston-Salem, NC born on June 17, 1973. Charlie lived in Winston-Salem her entire life. She graduated from Parkland High School in 1991 and cum laude from Winston-Salem State University in 1996 where she earned...

Mar 6, 2017

Mrs. Mary Rachel Sprinkle Sheff, 82, was called home on March 6, 2017 after an extended illness. She was born November 5, 1934 and was the daughter of the late Clifton Leo Sprinkle and Carrie Elzo Conrad Sprinkle.

Rachel graduated from Carver High School in 1954 and she attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College. She was a lifelong member...

Mar 5, 2017

Mother Frances Louvenia Green, affectionately known as "Lou", was born September 2, 1945 to the late Mae Frances Green and Fred Nivens.  Lou was reared by the late Eddie and Leebell Green, Sr.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 5, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Lou was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public...

Mar 5, 2017

Maxie Junior Adams, 77, of 120 West 140th Street New York, NY gained his heavenly wings on March 5, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born on October 24, 1939 in Dillion, South Carolina. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge of New York, NY. Maxie was united in marriage to Lora Jane Miles in...

Mar 3, 2017

Mr. Raleigh Oglesby, 91, of Bolivia, NC passed away March 3, 2017 at Novant Health Brunswick Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Friendship Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Church.

Feb 27, 2017

Harvey Lee Jackson was born November 23, 1949 to the late James and Nancy Mabry Jackson.  He was the sixth of eight children and was preceded in death by his siblings, Luzie, Lorena, James, George, and Ulena Ann Jackson.

Harvey Lee was raised in Winston-Salem, NC and received his education through the then boosting Winston-Salem School District....

Feb 22, 2017

"Our life is judged by the dash". On Wednesday, February 22, 2017, a man who truly made sure the dash meant something, Walter Marshall, suddenly transitioned this life.  Walter was born on February 15, 1942 in Wadesboro, NC to Sarah and Andrew Marshall. He attended and graduated high school in Anson County before moving to Winston-Salem to attend Winston-Salem State...

Feb 21, 2017

Mrs. Edna Hayes, 85, passed away February 21, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Edna West officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.  Burial services will be...

Feb 21, 2017

Carolyn Olivia Clark, daughter of the late Earl Edwin Clark Sr. and Ethel Lee Clark was born July 18, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY. She was one of six children born of their union. Carolyn graduated from the Art & Design high school in Manhattan where she studied art.

Carolyn was a member of Trinity Baptist Church in...

Feb 20, 2017

John William Gooden, III was born on November 27, 1940 to Mary Elizabeth and John William Gooden in Nashville, TN. He confessed his faith in Jesus Christ at the age of nine and was baptized at Mt. Nebo Baptist Church by Pastor William Bass in Nashville, TN.

In addition to his parents he was preceded in death...

Feb 20, 2017

John Henry Martin, Jr., aka "Jake", was born on September 28, 1936 to John Henry and Mattie Massey Martin in W-S, NC.  John, a lifelong resident of the city, was called home on February 20, 2017.

John attended the Winston-Salem public schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1954.  John attended North Carolina Central University and...

Feb 18, 2017

On February 18, 2017 at KBR Hospice in Winston-Salem, NC, Mr. Gregory D. Davis, a devoted husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, grandfather and friend received his call home to be with his Heavenly Father.

Gregory was born on November 24, 1950 in Winston-Salem NC to John Davis, and Evangelist Wilma White.

He graduated from Anderson...

Feb 16, 2017

Mr. Anthony M. Tucker, Jr., 42, passed away unexpectedly February 16, 2017 in Greensboro, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Thursday, February 23, 2017 at Greater Church with Bishop Stephen Williams officiating and Bishop Sheldon McCarter eulogist.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on...

Feb 16, 2017

Mrs. Eleanor Ann Neal Carter, 77, entered into heaven with Jesus on February 16, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 25, 2017 at Fellowship Bible Baptist Church.  Entombment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

Feb 15, 2017

Mr. Bernard Richardson, 67, passed away February 15, 2017 in Chicago, IL. Funeral services for Bernard R. Richardson will be held at 12noon Friday, February 24, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.

Feb 14, 2017

Mrs. Brenda Ann Mobley Morrison, 70, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, February 14, 2016 after a lengthy battle with Lupus at Wake Forest University Medical Center.  She was born to Otis Mobley and Mary Alice Wardard Mobley on July 17, 1947.  Mrs. Morrison was retired from National Linen as a seamstress.

Brenda was preceded in death...

Feb 14, 2017

Mr. Charles Emerson Eaton, Sr., the son of the late Reverend and Mrs. John William Eaton, was born on March 28, 1923 in Greenville, North Carolina.

Since 1957, he lived in Winston-Salem, NC.  He attended the public schools of Greenville, NC and was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College and North Carolina A&T State University.

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