Annie Hutson
May 15, 2015
Mrs. Annie Lee Vinson Hutson departed this life into her new life on May 15, 2015. She was born November 20, 1933 to Rev. Lee Grant and Evangelist Lelar Vinson in Darlington, SC. She attended the local schools of SC before relocating to W-S, NC in 1946 where she attended Atkins High School. She was a member of Piney Grove...
Mary Caldwell
May 14, 2015
Mary Ford Caldwell was born on October 9, 1929 and departed this life on May 14, 2015 to be with her Heavenly Father. She was the daughter of Elbert and Laura Caesar Ford. She leaves to cherish her memories two brothers, Elbert Ford, Jr. and Arthur Lee Ford; one sister, Laura Earnestine Ford; and a host of nieces, nephews, family...
Florie Melton
May 11, 2015
"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7 Florie S. Melton, 85, of 5010 Voss St. departed this life early Monday, May 11, 2015 when she received her crown. She was born November 18, 1929 to Adolphus Streater and Hattie Sellars Streater in Chesterfield County, SC. She was married...
Elouise Cameron
May 11, 2015
Mrs. Elouise Davis Cameron was born in Darlington, South Carolina on March 31, 1931. She was the eighth child born to Ceaser and Carrie Davis Wingate. The angles received her on May 11, 2015. She was a domestic worker, a loving mother to her eight children, and a loving wife. She was a member of Macedonia Worship Center until her...
Nathaniel Miles, Jr.
May 10, 2015
On the morning of May 10, 2015 the Lord called to rest Mr. Nathaniel "Pete" Miles, Jr. "Pete" was born July 2, 1942 to Nathaniel Taylor Miles, Sr. and Willie Deborah Fuller Miles. He graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1960. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a retiree of RJ Reynolds after 30 years of service,...
Chester Garnes, Iii
May 10, 2015
Chester Robert Garnes, III "Bobby", 25, was born August 26, 1979 in Paterson, NJ. He walked into the loving arms of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 10, 2015. He attended school in Paterson, New Jersey and was a member of Mount Moriah Baptist Church of Pinnacle, NC. He leaves behind his wife, Shameeka Taylor; children, Tahliek and...
Michael Bowens, Sr.
May 9, 2015
Winston-Salem Police Officer, Corporal Michael Allison Bowens, Sr., 52, died unexpectedly at his home on May 9, 2015. A native of Fayetteville, NC, Michael A. Bowens, Sr. was born on November 11, 1962 to the late Benjamin Lewis Bowens, Jr. and Nellie Gilmore Bowens. In 1990 he joined the Winston-Salem Police Department, where he served for 25 years. Michael earned...
Arwilda Mccollum
Apr 30, 2015
Arwilda Quattlebaum McCollum, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2015 at her home in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born November 11, 1943. Arwilda cherished her husband, Theodore McCollum, Sr. whom she was married to for 51 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brooks and Pauline Quattlebaum. In addition to her husband, she...
Joseph Lowery
Apr 27, 2015
"I Have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness". Bishop Joseph Preston Lowery was born June 12, 1941 in Chesterfield, South Carolina to the late Bessie W. Lowery and Joseph P. Lowery, Sr. Bishop Lowery departed this life Monday, April 27, 2015...
Florence Livingston
Apr 24, 2015
Florence "Flo" LaVerne Gilliam Livingston was born at 3:13 am June 22, 1950. She departed this life April 24, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center after a gradual decline in health. Flo was educated in the Winston Salem/Forsyth County Schools, graduating from John W. Paisley High School in 1968. She held many positions at various companies throughout the Triad before retiring...
Clifton Hines
Apr 19, 2015
Mr. Clifton Lanier Hines was born to Wilson and Suevary Hines on February 2, 1938 and went to his heavenly home on Sunday, April 19, 2015. Cliff and Dollie were best friends since age 17 and were married for 59 years. Clifton graduated from Atkins High School and received a BA Degree from Winston-Salem State University. He was honorably discharged...
Claude Thomas, Sr.
Apr 19, 2015
Bishop Claude D. Thomas, Sr., 61, went into eternal rest early Sunday morning, April 19, 2015. Dr. Thomas was born to the late Mr. Charles Leroy Thomas, Sr. and Mrs. Delores Fielder Thomas on April 26, 1953. He was born and reared in Winston-Salem, NC and attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He was the Founder and Pastor of Genesis...
Darrell Baxter
Apr 16, 2015
Mr. Darrell Baxter, 57, a native of Queens, NY and a resident of W-S, NC passed away April 16, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm this afternoon, Sunday, April 19, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel, 822 Carl Russell Ave. W-S, NC. All are welcome to the celebration, as this is your personal...
Georgia Savannah Oaks
Apr 15, 2015
Georgia Savannah Oaks was born September 26, 1920 in Rural Hall, NC and passed peacefully on April 15, 2015 at Trinity Glen nursing home. During her years of employment she served in the homes of Bill and Ida May Wilson, John and Liz Brady, Ben and Barbara Phillips. In addition to her parents, Julius and Mary Conrad Oaks, she was...
Zachary Hancock
Apr 13, 2015
Mr. Zachary Hancock, 59, was born March 24, 1956 and departed this life on April 13, 2015. Services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, April 17, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Barbara Vance
Apr 12, 2015
Mrs. Barbara B. Vance was the oldest child born to Nannie and James Barber on March 10, 1937. She departed this life on April 12, 2015. Barbara B. Vance attended the local public schools and was a retired Lab Coordinator at Forsyth Medical Center. She was married to the late William H. Vance, Jr. for over 60 years. She was...
Ezyette Mclaurin
Apr 11, 2015
Minister Ezyette Nicole McLaurin, affectionately known as "Nicci", was born December 9, 1972 and departed this life on April 11, 2015. A native of Winston-Salem, NC she was a graduate of East Forsyth High School class of 1991, achieved her associate's degree in early childhood development from Forsyth Technical Community College, and her bachelor's degree from Winston-Salem State University. Nicci...
Janey Berry
Apr 9, 2015
Mrs. Janey P. Berry was born on February 8, 1955. She departed this life on April 9, 2015 at the age of 60. Janey was the owner and operator of Hair Glory Salon for 29 years. She also worked at Tilley's Internet Sweepstakes. Janey was preceded in death by her parents, James Franklin and Ruth Hood; and her brother, Wendell...
Dan Bennett
Apr 8, 2015
Dan Junior Bennett, the oldest son of Daniel Bennett, Jr. and Annie Mae Bennett Isaac was born March 26, 1961 in Robeson County, NC. Dan graduated from Parkland High School and he served four years in the US Army. Although Dan was living at home with his mom, he departed this life at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home on Wednesday,...
Benjamin Shaw
Apr 8, 2015
Mr. Benjamin Shaw, known as "Bee Wee" was born January 20, 1975. He passed away April 8, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Wednesday, April 15, 2015 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Bishop John C. Parks officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Wednesday at...