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...
Berkley Allen
Aug 17, 2015
Mr. Berkley Ward Allen, 58, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 at his residence unexpectedly. He was a 1975 graduate of West Forsyth High School and enlisted into the United States Marine Corps. He also was a graduate of Forsyth Technical Community College and was employed as a brake mechanic for numerous years. He leaves to cherish his memories two...
Elizabeth Foster
Aug 17, 2015
Mrs. Elizabeth Hill Foster, 67, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2015 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Charles Sr. and Ollie Bell Hill on May 29, 1948 in Lexington, NC. She recently retired from HanesBrands, Inc. after 26 years of service. She was a member of Goler Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church where she was a...
Lois Robinson
Aug 15, 2015
Mrs. Lois Marie Robinson went home to be with the Lord on August 15, 2015. She was born May 18, 1929. She was a retired employee of the Stevens Center and a member of Mars Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David P. Robinson; mother, Cora Duckett; father, Joseph Duckett; and her siblings, Beverly and...
Arthur Estes
Aug 14, 2015
Mr. Arthur Earlie Estes passed away on Friday, August 14, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born March 18, 1950 in Winston-Salem, NC to Earlie and Mary Ruth Wilson. Arthur graduated from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County schools and was a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church. Arthur was described by those who knew him as being quiet, kind, loving,...
Marvin Shaw, Jr
Aug 13, 2015
Marvin Shaw Jr., 73, departed this life on August 13, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born May 14, 1942 in Sumter, SC to Marvin Shaw, Sr. and Geneva Smith Tyler. He was a graduate of Atkins High School and he attended NC A&T. Baseball was a major part of Marvin's life. He played for the Pond Giants of...
Julius Gibbs, Iii
Aug 10, 2015
Our beloved son Julius "JuJu" Theodore Gibbs, III was born September 8, 1991 to Denise Campbell and Julius T. Gibbs, Jr. He departed this life on August 10, 2015. Julius was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School and was a sophomore at Guilford Technical Community College. Julius was preceded in death by a loving and devoted sister, Shantisa A....