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...
Jerry George
Apr 6, 2015
Jerry Robert George was born July 29, 1940 and departed this life on April 6, 2015. He attended school in Robeson County and was a retiree of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company where he worked for thirty years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary McCrae George and Robert George of Fairmont, NC; two sisters, Mary Smith and...
Vicki Miles
Apr 6, 2015
Mrs. Vicki Horne Miles of Walkertown, NC was born March 9, 1952 to Ida Massey Horne and Edgar Horne. She departed this life Monday, April 6, 2015. She graduated from Atkins High School in the class of 1970 and received her associate's degree from Forsyth Technical Community College. Vicki was Baptist by faith. She retired from Novant Health after over...
Jesse Lee Oakes
Apr 6, 2015
Mr. Jesse Lee Oakes, 49 was born June 16, 1965 and passed away April 20, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, April 25, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rural Hall, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until...
Birdie Campbell
Apr 2, 2015
Ms. Birdie Lee Campbell, 94, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem, NC. She was born September 6, 1920. Mrs. Campbell was the mother of Exodus United Baptist Church and also a former member of First Waughtown Baptist Church where she served faithfully on the nurse's board as president. She was employed...
Beatrice Leak
Mar 31, 2015
Ms. Beatrice S. Leak, 83, was born March 5, 1932 to the union of the late Quincey Caldwell Spurgeon and Beatrice Scales Spurgeon. Ms. Leak went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 31, 2015 at Brookdale Senior Living-Reynolda Park. She was a loyal member of Phillips Chapel Baptist Church. To cherish her memories are her daughter Tanya Leak...
Odessa Hunter
Mar 31, 2015
Mrs. Odessa Hunter, 88, was born May 13, 1926. She departed this life March 31, 2015. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Friday, April 3, 2015 at Ephesus Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Friday at the Church with no public viewing.