Thurmond Edwards
Mar 18, 2015
Mr. Thurmond Lee Edwards, 61, transitioned to his new life on March 18, 2015. He was born August 13, 1953 in Forsyth County to the late Lee Walter and Lula Mae Edwards. Thurmond worked 28 years in R. J. Reynolds and for Industries of the Blind until his passing. He was educated in the public schools in Forsyth County and...
Reginal Doster
Mar 17, 2015
Mr. Reginal Leon "Reggie", "Nose" Doster, 49, left us on March 17, 2015 (St. Patrick's Day) to meet his heavenly father who he loved with all his heart and soul. He was an awesome son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, friend, and a man of great faith. He was born June 23, 1965 in Monroe, NC to Mae Doster and James...
Morris Mcfadden
Mar 17, 2015
Mr. Morris McFadden, 55, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2015. He resided at 1369 Argonne Blvd W-S, NC. Morris was born on December 5, 1959 in Winston-Salem, NC to Martha Dozier McFadden and Samuel Grover McFadden. He was a graduate of Parkland High School in W-S, NC and he dedicated his services to the United States Air...
Celestine Williams
Mar 17, 2015
Ms. Celestine Williams, affectionately known as "Teen", was born March 4, 1942. She peacefully entered an eternal rest on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 following a brief illness at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was a native of Winston-Salem, NC. She attended the public schools, was a Baptist by faith, and retired from Hanesbrand, Inc. "Teen" was preceded in death by...
Gerald Scott
Mar 13, 2015
Mr. Gerald Scott, 66, gained his heavenly wings on March 13, 2015. A visitation service will be held from 5:30pm until 7:00pm Thursday, March 19, 2015 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, March 21, 2015 at Daniel's Chapel Baptist Church, Enfield, NC. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 2:00pm...
Robin Ancrum
Mar 12, 2015
Mrs. Robin Denise King Ancrum, 53, gained her heavenly wings on Thursday, March 12, 2015 with her loving family by her side in Winston Salem, NC. Robin was born August 27, 1961 in Winston-Salem to Charlie and Betty F. King. She was ushered in death by her devout grandmother, Marie F. Flynt; and mother, Betty F. King. Mrs. Ancrum leaves...
Mae Piggott
Mar 12, 2015
Mrs. Mae Edith Clarida Piggott, 87, affectionately known as "The Pretty Lady", was born to Deacon Joe Clarida and Mrs. Josephine Leola Smith Clarida in Nakina, North Carolina on Thursday, December 15, 1927. She departed this life on Thursday, March 12, 2015 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was joined in holy matrimony to Benjamin Howard Piggott. Mrs. Piggott committed her...
Charles Eaton, Jr
Mar 11, 2015
Charles Calvin Eaton, Jr. departed this life Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home from an extended illness. Charles was born October 10, 1925. He graduated in 1945 from Dunbar High School, Lexington, NC, where he went to live with his aunt, Della Eaton. He began working for the Dize Company in Winston-Salem, NC when he...
Linda Winfield
Mar 10, 2015
Linda Mae Hurt Winfield was born April 13, 1955 in Bedford County, Bedford, Virginia. She was born to Harry L. Hurt, Sr. and Alfonzo Mosby Hurt. She was called home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 10, 2015. Linda confessed to Christ at an early age and later joined Mt. Olive Baptist Church of Winston-Salem. She was a...
Jimmie Thacker
Mar 10, 2015
Mr. Jimmie Gilbert "CLOCK" Thacker was born May 23, 1938 in Winston-Salem, NC to Andrew C. Thacker, Sr. and Lilian Johnson Thacker. He departed this life on March 10, 2015 which would have been the birthday of his eldest son. Jimmie was a graduate of Atkins High School and an employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 34 years. He...
Priscilla Porter
Mar 9, 2015
Mrs. Priscilla Ann Martin Porter, known to many as "Cilla" was born in Forsyth County on December 16, 1946 to Bernis and Ina Patricia Martin. She peacefully slipped away to be with the Lord on Monday, March 9, 2015. Mrs. Porter leaves to cherish her memory her mother, Ina Patricia Martin of Kernersville; three sons, Dewey "Third" Scales, III, Javon...
Bleaker Ellis
Mar 9, 2015
Mrs. Bleaker Morrow Ellis of 3155 Carver School Road Winston Salem, NC passed away in the early morning hours on March 9, 2015. Mrs. Ellis was born March 5, 1910 in Pineville, NC to the late Lewis and Della Kirk Morrow. Mrs. Ellis attended the local public schools and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company after 43 years of service....
Rodney Sumler
Mar 7, 2015
Rodney Sumler was born to Hazel and David Sumler on January 26, 1941 in Germanton, NC. He passed away March 7, 2015 at his residence. Rodney and his siblings were raised in Winston-Salem solely by Hazel, who worked hard at RJ Reynolds to provide for her children. After witnessing the injustices to his family he soon began to develop a...
Tamiko Bridges
Mar 6, 2015
Tamiko Bridges was born to Calvin and Brenda Bridges on July 26, 1968 at Pennsylvania Hospital in Philadelphia, PA. She passed away March 6, 2015 at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC. She graduated from the public school system. "Tammy" as she was called, dreamed of doing a lot of things with her life, but the one thing she mastered most...
Evelyn Jones
Mar 6, 2015
Mrs. Evelyn Marshall "Lena" Jones was born to James D. Marshall and Verdell Marshall on April 24, 1935 in Tampa, FL. She was the second of six children born to this union and the eldest girl. On September 15, 1958, she married Fred Jones, Jr. They had three children, Michael, Raymond and Karen. In 1988, Evelyn and her family moved...
Lina Wilson
Mar 5, 2015
Lina Jane Wilson left us to meet her heavenly father on Thursday, March 5, 2015 in her home with her loving family by her side. She was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and special to so many. She was spiritual mother and a true Woman of God. She was born October 24, 1939 in Williamsburg Township, SC to Emma Peterson....
Victor Lowe, Jr.
Mar 5, 2015
Victor "Gary" Lowe, Jr., 27, of 4506 Tise Ave., was born January 16, 1988 to the late Victor Gary Lowe, Sr. and Evangelist Toni Lowe. He departed this earthly life on March 5, 2015. Victor was a 2006 graduate of Carver High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was a humble and gentle spirit, always displaying his beautiful...
Claude Payne
Mar 3, 2015
Mr. Claude Payne, 80, of 7121 Ridge Rd. departed this world and entered into his heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3, 2015. After being employed with Hugh Puff for many years, he then retired from Sun Chemical after 20 years of service. He was a dedicated and proud member of Sacrifice of Praise Temple, Inc. where he served in various...
Mcreadell Butler, Sr.
Mar 1, 2015
McReadell Melton "MAC" Butler, Sr., 65, was born on July 23, 1949 in Greensboro, NC to the late Ernest W. Butler Sr. and Marie Elizabeth Butler. Mac graduated from Paige High School in 1967.In 1970 he married his childhood sweetheart Linda Dawkins (Butler) and together they had one son, McReadell Melton Butler Jr. McReadell served in the United States Marines...
Jasper Martin
Feb 26, 2015
Mr. Jasper Elwillis Martin, 66, aka "GEECH" & "PAPA", the rock of our loving family, was promoted onto glory on the 26th day of February 2015. He was born May 31, 1949 to the late Lottie Moore. He attended the Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Paisley High. His work history consisted of Linville & Norfolk Southern Railroad, C&M Bailing...