Florita Taylor
Sep 26, 2015
Florita Taylor was called to eternal rest on Saturday, September 26, 2015. Florita was born in North Wilkesboro, NC to Matt and Flossie Taylor on July 4, 1934. She graduated from Atkins High School and relocated to Chicago, IL where she worked many years and retired from Zenith Electronics. Florita was preceded in death by her parents; and three siblings,...
Alfreda Witherspoon-Clawson
Sep 24, 2015
Alfreda "Freda" Marie Witherspoon-Clawson was born in Winston Salem, NC on October 26 1949 and went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 24, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. A resident of Winston Salem, Freda graduated from Atkins High School in 1968 and loved the fact that she was a proud Camel. Freda was a lifelong member of...
Michael Joyner
Sep 22, 2015
Michael "Mike Mike" Joyner, 32, died unexpectedly on September 22, 2015. He was born May 4, 1983, the son of Harvey and Elverta Joyner Lewis. He attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from West Forsyth in 2001, where he was member of the football team. Shortly after graduating from high school, Mike joined the United States Marine Corp. Michael's...
Crystal Mcmahan
Sep 21, 2015
Crystal Denise McMahan, 57, was born to Christopher Polite and Marcelene McMahan Miller (Robert Sr.) on March 12, 1958 and she entered into eternal rest on Monday, September 21, 2015. She was a graduate of South Park High School in Winston-Salem, was employed for 17 years at Hanes Mall as a Food Court Shift Supervisor, and she fellowshipped with Bethlehem...
Artis Woods, Sr.
Sep 16, 2015
Mr. Artis R. Woods, Sr., 66, a devoted family man and friend, entered into eternal life on Wednesday, September 16, 2015. He was born in Winston-Salem NC on July 2, 1949, attended the WS Forsyth County Schools, and graduated from Atkins High School and Florida A & M University. Artis retired from the United States Marines after serving over 30...
Julia Colson Burns
Sep 14, 2015
Mrs. Julia Mae Colson Burns, 93, formerly of 1900 N. Jackson Ave., was born July 31, 1922 in Anson County, NC to the late Fletcher and Blanche Colson. She departed this life at the Springwood Care Center on Monday, September 14, 2015. She and her late husband of 52 years, Mr. Willie Lee Burns, relocated to W-S, NC from Albemarle,...
Odessa Turner
Sep 14, 2015
Mrs. Odessa Ward Turner passed away September 14, 2015 at home into eternal rest. Mrs. Turner was a resident of Charlotte, North Carolina. She was born in Wilson NC February 18, 1921 to the late Rev. Leslie Ward and Lena Lucas Ward. She was a member of St. Stephens Baptist Church. In addition to her parents Mrs. Turner was preceded...
Fred Morris, Jr.
Sep 12, 2015
Mr. Fred Morris, Jr., a devoted family man and friend entered into eternal life on Saturday September 12, 2015. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 27, 1942, attended the Forsyth County schools, and was retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30 years of dedicated service. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. Fred Morris Sr....
Chana Mobley
Sep 10, 2015
Chana Patrice Mobley, 45, transitioned this earthly life on Thursday, September 10, 2015. She was born October 23, 1969 to Patricia Caldwell and Richard "Tony" Love. Chana was well known for her hair styling abilities and hair of many colors. She owned and operated Hair by Chana until her health declined. She graduated from Mt. Tabor High School. She also...
Celestine Byers
Sep 8, 2015
Celestine LaVonne Hairston Byers was born April 10, 1955 to Charles Perry and Catherine Hairston Jackson. She departed this earthly life on September 8, 2015. Celestine was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and furthered her education at Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Technical Community College. She was formerly employed with RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. where she met her...
Cassandra Lewis Brunson
Sep 2, 2015
Cassandra Lynn Lewis-Brunson transitioned this life on September 2, 2015. She was born April 12, 1966 in Clarksville, TN. She was an active and faithful member of Union Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of W-S, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Roy Lee Lewis, Sr. and Delores Graham Lewis; brothers, Roy Lee Lewis, Jr. and Patrick Lewis;...
Lorene Shaw
Aug 30, 2015
Lorene Hood Shaw departed this life on Sunday, August 30, 2015. She was born to Joshua Smith and Louise Alford on April 14, 1943. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Hood. She leaves to cherish her memories her husband of 49 years, William Shaw; daughter, Willette (Montez) Watson; three sons, Charles(Beulah) Shaw...
Kenneth Majors
Aug 30, 2015
Kenneth E. Majors passed away on August 30, 2015. He was born December 1, 1945 in Roanoke, VA. Brother "Ken" was an active and faithful member of St. Peter's Church and World Outreach Center in Winston-Salem. He was a man of strong faith and loved the word of God. Kenneth enjoyed living life, time with his many friends and family...
Clarence Miller
Aug 30, 2015
Mr. Clarence Gregory Miller was born May 9, 1968 the son of Athalee Miller and George Clarence Whitley in W-S, NC. He departed this life Sunday, August 30, 2015 at his home. He was preceded in death by his father, George Clarence Whitley. Surviving to cherish his memories are his three daughters, Latisha Murray, Chantae Murray, and Sabrina Murray; his...
Khloe White
Aug 28, 2015
Little Miss Khloe White passed away Friday, August 28, 2015. She is survived by her parents, Scottie I. White, Jr. and Shantiqua K. White; brother, Scottie I. White, III; sister, Kylee S. White; grandparents, Pastor Scottie I. White, Sr. and Earline White, and Darrin Hughes and Sharon Sheff; and a host of family and friends. Graveside services will be held...
Ronald Carlton
Aug 23, 2015
Deacon Ronald "Slim" Carlton was born on March 3, 1952 to Charlie Carlton and Evangelist Roberta Sarah Foster (Carlton) Groves. He departed this life on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was married to the late Betty Carlton. Deacon Carlton was a product of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and a retired employee of Piedmont Natural Gas Company. He was honorably...
Robert Eller
Aug 23, 2015
Mr. Robert Lee Eller of 5695 Reynold Road Winston-Salem, NC departed this life into his spiritual home on Sunday, August 23, 2015. He was born in Boomer, NC (Wilks County) on August 16, 1951 to Robert and Pearlee Eller. He attended the Wilks County secondary schools, Wilksboro Community College, Winston-Salem State University where he received his bachelor's degree, and UNC...
Annette Griffin
Aug 20, 2015
Annette Horne Griffin passed away August 20, 2015 at her residence. She leaves to cherish her memories one daughter, Cassandra Boulware; one granddaughter, Cinnamon Boyd; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, August 29, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm...
Neil Batchleor
Aug 20, 2015
Mr. Neil E. Batchleor, 63, passed away August 20, 2015. Memorial services will be held at 12noon Saturday, September 19, 2015 at the Masonic Lodge Prince Hall F&AM, 1025 E. 14th Street W-S, NC 27105.
Johnny Ligons, Sr.
Aug 18, 2015
Johnny Mack Ligons Sr., 56, was born on October 29, 1956 to McCombs Ligons and Daisy Sloan Ligons in Belton, SC. Johnny departed this life Tuesday morning August 18, 2015 at his home in W-S, NC after a brief period of illness. He was a 1976 graduate of North Forsyth High School and also attended NC Central University. He was...