Johnny Bonaparte
Dec 31, 2015
Mr. Johnny Lee Bonaparte, 70, was born March 7, 1945 and passed away December 31, 2015. He is survived by his brother, Reverend Emmanuel (Forrest) Bonaparte; two sisters, Wilhelmenia Cheeks and Katrina (Thomas) Richardson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, January 9, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The...
John Wilson, Sr.
Dec 30, 2015
Mr. John Neal Wilson, Sr., 76, passed peacefully away Wednesday, December 30, 2015 at his home. He was a retired worker for the city of Winston-Salem. John was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Katherine; daughter, Arnetta Covington; and sisters. Surviving family members are his children, Randolph Wilson, John Wilson, Jr., Arlisia Darlene Wilson, Debra Wilson, Rickey (Leah)...
Cynthia Wooten
Dec 29, 2015
Minister Cynthia P. Wooten went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 29, 2015. She was a graduate of Carver High School and attended Winston-Salem State University where she majored in music. She was well known for her many talents of playing piano and singing at many churches throughout the triad. She started her own business with her...
Lagretta Keaton
Dec 29, 2015
Born December 14, 1951 in Marion, NC, the second child of Annie Lee Keaton and the late Raymond Keaton, LaGretta Ray Keaton departed this earthly life on December 29, 2015. LaGretta grew up in Old Fort, NC, graduating from Old Fort High School in 1969. She furthered her education at Knoxville College in Knoxville, TN in 1973 with a Bachelor...
Kanzenner Wilks
Dec 28, 2015
Kanzenner "Candy" Roberson Wilks, 69, passed away on December 28, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Candy was born in Winston Salem, NC to the late Willie P. "Son" Powell and Lila M. Rowell on June 14, 1946. Candy always loved to help people. This innate sense propelled her into pursuing a career as a healthcare professional, where she held...
Thomasina Johnson
Dec 26, 2015
Mrs. Thomasina Vivian McKnight Johnson, 79, passed away Saturday, December 26, 2015, in Los Angeles, California after an extended period of declining health. Mrs. Johnson was born June 7, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Hester Ridgill McKnight and Robert Lee McKnight. Thomasina, affectionately known as "Tom" by her family and friends, grew up in a large, loving close-knit family in...
Leroy Johnson, Jr.
Dec 24, 2015
Mr. Leroy Johnson, Jr., was born August 17, 1957. He passed away December 24, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was a member of the United States Army. Funeral services will be held at 10:30am Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Sharon Pollard officiating and Pastor Anthony Johnson of Grace Outreach...
Dora Wilborn
Dec 24, 2015
In his infinite wisdom, God saw fit to equip the Matriarch of our family Mrs. Dora Alice Wilborn, 88, with her wings and called her home to be with him on Christmas Eve 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born April 17, 1927 in Wilkes County, NC to the late Bob Hambric and Grace Hampton. She was a member...
Cleveland Reed, Jr.
Dec 24, 2015
On Thursday morning, December 24, 2015 in Grand Turk Island, the earthly life of Mr. Cleveland Kelly "CK" Reed, Jr. was ended as God called him home to receive his mansion, robe, and crown. Born in Chester, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Cleveland Kelly Reed, Sr. and Mrs. Georgeanna Moore Reed. He attended Finley Senior High...
Halbert Richardson
Dec 23, 2015
Reverend Halbert O'Neal Richardson was the fifth child of the late Elizabeth Richardson and John Richardson, born in Rockingham, NC on January 26, 1955. He departed this earthly life on December 23, 2015. He attended Richmond County public schools until 1967 when his family moved to Winston-Salem, NC. He completed his education at Parkland Senior High School class of 1973....
Ella Giles
Dec 15, 2015
Mrs. Ella Glenn Giles, of 410 E 28th Street, Winston Salem, NC, departed this earthly life on Tuesday, December 15, 2015, at the age of 107. Ella was born January 30, 1908 in Newberry, SC. She moved to Asheville where she met and married the late Alexander Giles with whom she raised two children, Virgil and Marilyn; and a grandson,...
Elizabeth Patten
Dec 15, 2015
On the peaceful evening of Tuesday, December 15, 2015, our heavenly father searched his lovely flower garden again and brought home his most beautiful flower to go to her heavenly place to rest for eternity, Mrs. Elizabeth Patten. Mrs. Elizabeth Williams Gray Paten was born September 19, 1920 to Mr. Nichols Williams and Mrs. Naomi Hill Williams. Mrs. Patten was...
Adrian Martin
Dec 13, 2015
Mr. Adrian Brian Martin was born December 28, 1970 and departed this life on December 13, 2015. He was reared in Winston-Salem, NC and later relocated to Burlington, NC. Adrian was a life-long member of Mineral Springs Baptist Church in Winston Salem, NC and after residing in Burlington, he became a member of New Covenant United Holiness Church, Burlington, NC...
Robert Lyles
Dec 12, 2015
Mr. Rob" Lyles, 68, passed away December 12, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, December 17, 2015 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm on Thursday at the Church.
Delafayette Hoyle, Sr.
Dec 8, 2015
Mr. DeLafayette Hoyle, Sr. was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 25, 1938 and departed this life on December 8, 2015. Mr. Hoyle retired after 42 years from Staley's Charcoal Steakhouse as a notable and respected Chef. He was the loving husband to Marie Hoyle, world best father to six, and funniest grandpa to five. Funeral services will be held...
Russell Woody
Dec 8, 2015
Russell Exavier Woody was born to the late Fletcher Miller and Elise Woody in Winston-Salem, NC in May of 1945. He attended the local public schools and graduated from AH Anderson High School of W-S, NC. He also attended Winston-Salem State University, Halifax Community College, and was a graduate of Carolina Beauty College of W-S, NC. He departed this life...
Wanda Payne
Dec 8, 2015
Ms. Wanda Allene Payne known to her friends as "Wanda "P" was called to glory on December 8, 2015 at the age of 65. She was born December 26, 1949 to the late Elizabeth W. Payne and John A. Brown. Wanda "P" was an alumnus of Paisley High School. She was an employee of the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem for...
Dorothy Archie
Dec 7, 2015
Dorothy M. Archie of 839 Camel Avenue W-S, NC began her eternal rest on December 7, 2015 at The Oaks at Forsyth Nursing Home. Mrs. Archie was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 8, 1927 to Laban and Mabel Hanks. She attended the local public schools of Forsyth County, NC, Winston-Salem Teachers College, and Wake Forest University. She was a...
Robert Glenn, Sr.
Dec 7, 2015
Mr. Robert Anthony Glenn, 49, passed away Monday, December 7, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 3:30pm Friday, December 11, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Stephone Samuels officiating. The family visitation will be held from 3:00pm until 3:30pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Gertrude Cockerham
Dec 7, 2015
Mrs. Gertrude H. Cockerham was born to John and Bessie Hudson on September 4, 1920 in New Bern, NC. She lived in Winterville until the age of 10 and then moved to W-S, NC with her mother and stepfather, Wayne Shortt. Upon completion of school in W-S, NC she attended Winston-Salem Teachers College. She taught school for 30 years in...