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...
Eric Mcallister
Nov 29, 2016
Eric Gerald McAllister, 51, departed this life on Tuesday, November 29, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended period of illness. He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and furthered his education at NC A&T State University. He was a faithful member of Macedonia Worship Center. He leaves to cherish the legacy of his...
Raulphard William Black, Ii
Nov 27, 2016
Raulphard William Black, II, 71, passed away while he was surrounded by his loving family on November 27, 2016 in Accokeek, Maryland. Raulphard, also known as "Ross" and "RW", was born November 30, 1944 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Lucille Moses Black and Raulphard Black Sr. He was educated in the Winston-Salem public school system and graduated from Anderson...
Juanita Lane
Nov 27, 2016
"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 On Sunday, November 27, 2016 Mrs. Juanita Elizabeth Lane, 74, received her crown. Juanita was born on March 2, 1942 to the late William L. and Mildred B. Love. She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. She was employed by Wake...
Patricia Galloway Burns
Nov 26, 2016
On Saturday, November 26, 2016, Patricia Galloway Burns affectionately known as "Pat" to her friends, "Aunt Tricia" to her family, and "Suga" to her devoted husband, peacefully entered into eternal rest after a brief period of illness. Patricia was born on November 8, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her mother, Catherine Surles; her sister, Margerine...
Albert Lorenzo Lyerly, Jr.
Nov 26, 2016
Mr. Albert Lorenzo Lyerly, Jr. 69, affectionately known as "June" was born to Albert Lorenzo Lyerly, Sr. and Ethel Glenn on January 2, 1947. He departed this earthly life on November 26, 2016 at his residence. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, James Davis; two sisters, Frankie Graham and Cassandra Mints; and one...
Beverly Mitchell
Nov 24, 2016
Mrs. Beverly Nance Mitchell, 52, affectionately known to family and friends as "Bay", was born August 3, 1964 in Philadelphia, PA to Mary and Joseph Nance. She was called home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 24, 2016. Beverly was employed by Hanes Brand for over 20 years and was a faithful member of Mt. Calvary Holy Church....