James M. Jones, Jr.
Jan 5, 2017
Dr. James Marshall Jones, Jr. was born on June 4, 1924 to Meta and James Jones, Sr. Dr. Jones attended the local public schools graduating from Simon G. Atkins High School in 1941. After serving in the U.S. Army during World War II, he attended and graduated from Talladega College in 1950. He furthered his education at Meharry Medical College...
Jose' Barrios
Jan 4, 2017
Mr. Jose Barrios, 88, passed away January 4, 2017 at his residence. Entombment services will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, January 8, 2017 in Parklawn Memorial Gardens with Father Joe Angelini presiding.
Gladys Bray
Jan 3, 2017
On Tuesday, January 3, 2017, Dr. Gladys Whitworth Bray passed away. Dr. Bray was the Executive Director of the East of the River Boys and Girls Steel Band. She is survived by her great-nieces, Meka (Darshkin) Burch and Bianca (Brandon) Albright; devoted adopted son, Albert Strong, IV; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...
Muriel Armstead
Jan 3, 2017
Ms. Muriel Hyocinth Armstead was born on May 14, 1923 and was called home on January 3, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Muriel was educated in the city of New York. She became employed at The Emerson TV & Radio Corporation where she worked for many years. Muriel then went on to work at the Department of...
Isabella Spease
Jan 2, 2017
Isabella Spease, affectionately known as "Izzy" or "Aunt Isabel", was born January 31, 1932 to Idella Bellinger. Isabella was a graduate of Carver High School. After high school she enrolled at Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) where she received as BS degree in education. She later earned an MS degree in education for NC A&T State University. While at Winston-Salem Teachers...
Ila Eldridge
Jan 2, 2017
Mrs. Ila LaVerne Hairston Eldridge, 83, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017 at her home. She was born in Rural Hall, NC on June 8, 1933. She was a member of Antioch Christian Church in Winston-Salem where she loved her pastor and church family. Occasionally, she would bless the congregation through song. She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Mary Graves
Dec 31, 2016
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Graves, 93, passed away December 31, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, January 9, 2017 at Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Evyette Abbott officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Monday at the Chapel.
James Mack
Dec 31, 2016
James Allen Mack was born on May 11, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC to Willie G. and Gertie Jacobs Mack and departed this life on Saturday, December 31, 2016 at Forsyth Medical Center. "Mack", as he was affectionately known by family and friends, graduated from Atkins High School in 1953. He attended NCA&T State University before joining the U.S. Army during...
Theodore Evans
Dec 29, 2016
Theodore Emmanuel Evans, 78, was born on July 4, 1938 in Chicago, IL to Theodore, Sr. and Grace Evans. He was taken unexpectedly from this world on Wednesday Dec. 29, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Known as "Ted" to his close family and friends, he was a businessman who used his skills to open Econoline Insurance Agency in July...
Eldridge D. Alston
Dec 27, 2016
Eldridge D. Alston was born on June 20, 1928 and was called home on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. A lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, he was the second son of the late Johnny O. Alston, Sr. and Florence DeWalt Alston. He graduated from Atkins High School in 1951 and continued his education at Winston-Salem State University from 1951- 1954. He served...
Georgia Davis
Dec 22, 2016
On December 22, 2016, Mrs. Georgia S. Davis was called home to be with the Lord. She ran a gallant race, and her work here on earth is complete. She was born July 17, 1933 to James Stancil and Armelia Collins in Candor, NC. Georgia grew up in Winston-Salem and worked at Forsyth Medical Center for 30+ years where she...
Rev. Mark J. Richards, Jr.
Dec 19, 2016
Then Jesus said, "Come to me, all of you who are weary and heavy burdened, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28) Our giant is now in the arms of Our Lord. Rev. Mark J. Richards, Jr., entered his eternal rest on Monday, December 19, 2016. He passed away peacefully in his sleep after battling acute heart disease at...
Allen Wayne Rice
Dec 18, 2016
On Sunday, December 18, 2016, Allen W. Rice entered into eternal rest. Allen was born on October 18, 1957 to his loving mother Gemine Rice and Dewalter Rice of W-S, NC. After retiring from the United States Army, Allen made his career as a high school track coach and referee for the Winston-Salem Forsyth County school system. In addition to...
Nathaniel Williams, Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Nathaniel Prophet Judge Williams, Sr., 87, went to be with Jesus on Saturday, December 17, 2016. He was a native of York, SC. He was a dedicated member of St. John C.M.E. Church and was formerly employed at RJ Reynolds Tobacco...
Robert Pollard, Sr.
Dec 13, 2016
"For if we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so them also which sleep in Jesus will God bring with Him." I Thessalonians 4:14 Deacon Robert Lee Pollard, Sr., aka "Frog", transitioned from his earthly tabernacle to his eternal place of residence to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 13, 2016. "Willing rather...
Lutherene Gleaton
Dec 12, 2016
Mrs. Lutherene Gleaton, 92, departed this life at 11:00pm on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Lutherene was born July 11, 1924 in Orangeburg County, SC. She was the daughter of Walter & Essie Stokes of North, SC. She attended Orangeburg County Public County Schools and St. James AME Church in North, SC. Upon relocating to...
Rowchester Williams
Dec 12, 2016
Mr. Rowchester Williams, affectionately known as "Chester", was born December 24, 1948 to Richard and Pearl Williams. He was summoned from this side of Jordan to be with the Lord on Monday, December 12, 2016 at Silas Creek Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. He was a native of Latta, SC and was a resident of Winston-Salem, NC for a great...
Linnie Mae Wyche
Dec 10, 2016
Mrs. Linnie Mae Wyche departed this life on Saturday, December 10, 2016. She was born April 23, 1945 to Rufus Potter and Lillie Mae Corbitt. Linnie attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools (WSFCS). She was a former employee of the WSFCS for over 20 years. Linnie was preceded in death by her parents; a stepmother, Florence Potter; two brothers, Rufus...
Jacqueline Levon Stephens Jones
Dec 9, 2016
Mrs. Jacqueline Levon Stephens Jones, 61, was born February 6, 1955 and journeyed home on December 9, 2016. Homegoing celebration will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church, 630 North Patterson Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Thursday...
Rodney Moore
Dec 2, 2016
On Friday, December 2, 2016, Rodney Theophilus Moore, affectionately known as "Moe" to his friends, peacefully entered into eternal rest. Rodney was born on January 17, 1961 to the late Reverend Walter Moore and the late Minister Thelma B. Moore of W-S, NC. Rodney attended the Winston-Salem School System, was an alumnus of Winston-Salem State University, and was also a...