Dazelle Benbow Jones
Jan 26, 2017
Wrapped in the loving arms of her God, Dazelle Benbow Jones of 130 North Graham Avenue Winston-Salem, NC, sailed in style across the chilly Jordan River on January 26, 2017. Her earthbound journey began Thursday, April 1, 1920 in Clemmons, NC. The wife of the late Edwin Jones, Mrs. Jones was a 1938 honor-roll graduate of Atkins High School in...
Gertrude Selena Morrison
Jan 25, 2017
Ms. Gertrude Selena Morrison peacefully transitioned from life to life eternal on Wednesday, January 25, 2017. Selena was born on January 6, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mrs. Willie Mae Jones. The late Mr. Henry Jones was Selena's step-father who she loved and respected as her father. Selena retired from AT&T in 2016 after 32 years of service....
Rosean Hoskins
Jan 24, 2017
Ms. Rosean L. Hoskins, 56, departed from this world on Tuesday, January 24, 2017 at her residence. She is survived by her father, Oliver Hoskins; her children, Markcus Hoskins, Ephraim Green, Phillip Green, Sierra Green, and Tiffany Green; and a host of many grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 4:00pm Saturday, January 28,...
Sarah Speight & Hazel Black
Jan 24, 2017
Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Dillard Speight was born December 16, 1929 and passed away January 24, 2017. "Mother Speight" as she was affectionately called, was a 1948 graduate of Atkins High School. She attended Southern Christian Institute and was an active, lifetime member of Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church where she was a founder of the Pastors Aide. She was a...
Leroy Mcgriff
Jan 23, 2017
Mr. Leroy McGriff, 75, passed away January 23, 2017. Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 2, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Helena Smith
Jan 23, 2017
Helena Zelda Smith was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 24, 1954 to Minnie Acker Wilson and Bobby Lee Wilson. She departed this life on January 23, 2017. Helena attended Winston-Salem Business College, to obtain an Associate Degree in Business Administration and Accounting in 1976. She worked in Customer Service for Southern Bell for more than 15 years. Helena Smith...
Jesse Hines
Jan 18, 2017
Mr. Jesse James Hines, 83, was born in Steeles, NC and passed away peacefully on January 18, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was a dedicated member of Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, received a National Defense Service Medal, was a USAF Freemason, and a member of the ELKS. He...
Josie Clemons
Jan 16, 2017
Josie Nesbitt Clemons was born on December 30, 1945 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She attended the local public schools and graduated from Anderson High School in 1964. She later attended Winston Salem State University and graduated in1983. She left to be with her Lord on Monday, January 16, 2017 surrounded by her family at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC....
Willie Anderson, Jr.
Jan 13, 2017
Willie "Hannibal" Anderson, Jr. was born to Willie H. Anderson, Sr. and Rosa L. People on March 23, 1961. Willie transitioned to a resting place on January 13, 2017 at his home. Willie received his education in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and was a graduate of West Forsyth High School. To know Willie was to love Willie. His laughter, smile,...
Nasir Jackson
Jan 11, 2017
Nasir D. Jackson, "King Nas", 13, was born to Ebony Patterson on December 18, 2003 in Winston-Salem, NC. God dispatched an angel on January 11, 2017. Nasir lived in Winston-Salem his entire life and was educated at Quality Educational Academy "QEA". He was a graceful warrior who had a reputation of greatness. Nasir's favorite subjects in school were math and...
William "Billy" Wade
Jan 10, 2017
Mr. William Foy "Billy" Wade, 89, was born October 21, 1927 to William Frank and Elizabeth Foy Wade in Forsyth County, NC. He departed this life on Tuesday evening, January 10, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC, Mr. Wade attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools, graduating from Atkins High School. He continued his education at...
Joyce Henderson
Jan 8, 2017
Joyce Gilmore Henderson was born to the late Janie and Jacob Gilmore on February 4, 1939 in Asheville, NC. Joyce attended the public schools of Asheville and graduated from Stephens Lee High School. In high school she played varsity basketball, was a member of the band, and served as secretary of the student council. Following her high school graduation, Joyce...
Francenia Jones
Jan 7, 2017
Mrs. Francenia Chandler Jones was born in Williamsburg, South Carolina on October 9, 1945 to Leland & Early Mae Chandler. She was untied in holy matrimony to Benny Jones. Both her parents and husband preceded her in death. Left to cherish her memories are her five brothers, James Chandler, Ephrim (Darlene) Chandler, Leland (Pamela) Chandler, Isaac Chandler, & Jeremiah (Cassandra)...
Patricia Brown-Kinnard
Jan 6, 2017
Patricia Brown-Kinnard the daughter of the late Oliver Eugene Lash and Mable Golden Lash was born on August 17, 1943, and departed her earthly body on January 6, 2017 at her home. She matriculated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. Pat retired after working for 21 years for James and Amy Wall serving as their Nanny helping and providing loving...
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,...