Ronald Bankhead
Sep 9, 2014
Mr. Ronald Bankhead, 53, was born February 20, 1961 in Forsyth County, NC to Alice Lee Bankhead. He passed away September 9, 2014. Ronald was a graduate of the Forsyth County School System, a member of Diggs Memorial United Holy Church, and employed with Forsyth Seafood. He was preceded in death by his mother and his father. Left to cherish...
Perry Rowdy
Sep 8, 2014
Perry Wyman Rowdy was born March 12, 1960 to Reverend Norman and Mrs. Marjorie Rowdy. He passed away September 8, 2014. Perry was a 1979 graduate of Parkland High School, was previously employed by Styrex Plastic of High Point, NC, and was presently employed by FedEx Incorporated for 23 years. In addition to his parents, Perry was preceded in death...
Earlene Bethea
Sep 6, 2014
Mrs. Earlene Moody Bethea, 78, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, September 12, 2014 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Prince Raney Rivers officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Friday at the Church.
Dorothy Jones
Sep 6, 2014
Mrs. Dorothy Mae Butler Jones was born on March 19, 1928 to Herbert Charles Butler and Lillian Kelly Butler. She attended the public schools in Bessemer, AL and graduated from Talladega College in 1950. She married James Marshall Jones in June 1954 and to this union 3 children were born; Cheryl, Rhonda and Nancy. She was a member of Goler...
Iola Dobson
Sep 6, 2014
Iola Amelia Davis Dobson, 92, departed this earth on Saturday, September 6, 2014, in order to rest peacefully in the arms of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A long- time resident of Winston-Salem, NC, Iola lived a life of great love, peace and joy. Her heart remained strong and benevolent. The Dobson family has arranged a ceremony to celebrate...
Shawn Johnson, Sr.
Sep 6, 2014
Shawn Lorean Johnson, Sr. was born on February 9, 1947 in Washington, DC. He was the first born son of the late Mr. Lorean L. Johnson and Mrs. Beatrice Perry Stevenson. He passed away September 6, 2014. Shawn's pre-teenage years were spent in Chatham County, North Carolina. He was influenced heavily by his grandmother, Mrs. Cora Dowdy Perry. "Ms. Cora"...
Flora Mclean
Sep 3, 2014
Mrs. Flora Louise Willis McLean was born May 22, 1935. She expired September 3, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Memorial services will be held at 1pm Saturday, September 6, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
Anthonya Patterson
Sep 2, 2014
Ms. Anthonya Nikole Tomlinson Patterson, "Stuff", 39, transitioned September 2, 2014. Services will be held at 12noon Saturday, September 6, 2014 at Mt. Olive Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Waddell Shepherd
Sep 1, 2014
Mr. Waddell L. Shepherd was born June 22, 1951. He was called home on September 1, 2014 to be with his late parents, Karl and Elizabeth Shepherd; his brother, Carl Shepherd, Jr.; and his son, Waddell Bitting. He leaves to cherish his wife, Melissa Shepherd of the home; his children, Greg L. Bitting, Tunisia D. Shepherd, Shontae Davis, and Rashand...
Edward Brown, Jr.
Aug 31, 2014
Edward W. Brown, Jr., 70, was born on June 23, 1944 in Winston-Salem, NC to Voohrees and Edward W. Brown, Sr. Edward W. Brown departed this life on Sunday night, August 31, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center following a period of illness. He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and NC A&T University of Greensboro, NC. He later moved to...
Leola Lynch
Aug 31, 2014
Leola Lynch, 71, of 120 Tall Pines Court passed away Sunday August 31, 2014 at home. Ms. Lynch was born on November 28 1942 in Harlem NY to the late Helen Lynch & Roger Mapp. She was a loving sister, mother, & grandmother. Surviving are her 2 daughters; 7 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be...
Glenn Cribbs
Aug 30, 2014
Mr. Glenn R. Cribbs, son of the late Thelma and Joseph Cribbs was born on September 21, 1956, and went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 30, 2014 after a brief illness. Mr. Cribbs was a former employee of The Meridian Restaurant in Winston-Salem. He was a native of Chicago, IL and enjoyed traveling and sharing his love...
Alexander R Beaty
Aug 28, 2014
Alexander Robert Beaty, Former Assistant City Manager, was the fourth of seven children born to William R. and Dora P. Beaty. Al was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 23, 1943 and enjoyed 71 years of life. He passed during the early morning hours of August 28, 2014 after a brief illness. Al attended the Winston-Salem public schools and was...
Siddona Gidderon
Aug 26, 2014
Our Angel, Siddona Ann Gidderon, was born August 29, 1959 and returned to her heavenly home on August 26, 2014 leaving many to cherish the memory of her sense of humor, straight to the point attitude, and her zest for life. She will be loved and remembered by her "mother", Mary Williams; devoted sister, Velda "Mama K" Gidderon, and her...
Cheryl Bethea
Aug 25, 2014
Cheryl Anise Bethea was born March 22, 1971 to Cornelius Bethea Sr. and Curley Yvvone Scales Bethea in W-S, NC. She departed this life on Monday, August 25, 2014. Ms. Bethea was a 1990 graduate of North Forsyth High and a 2011 graduate of WSSU were she earned her Bachelor Degree with Honors in Sociology. She was employed by Wells...
James Horne
Aug 23, 2014
James Thomas Horne of 539 Efird Street Winston Salem, NC went to be with the Lord on the early morning of Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born September 8, 1951 to Lester and Carrie Horne in Wadesboro, North Carolina. James was employed with the City of Winston Salem until his health decline. He attended Newness of Life Worship Center....
Ray Lipscomb
Aug 21, 2014
Mr. Ray Lipscomb, 63, passed away August 21, 2014 at Pruitt Health of High Point. Services will be held at 3pm Friday, August 29, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3pm on Friday at the Chapel.
Willie Green
Aug 21, 2014
Mr. Willie Earl Green, aka "Papa Smurf", was born December 20, 1948 in W-S, NC. Mr. Green went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Thursday, August 21, 2014. He was employed at Douglas Battery for many years and WSTA. He was full of joy and humor. He leaves to cherish his memories his devoted and...
Wesley Thacker
Aug 21, 2014
Mr. Wesley L. Thacker, 71, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 11, 1943 to Robert Graham and Marjorie Thacker. He departed this life on August 21, 2014. Wesley graduated from Hampton University in 1965 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. He was a personal accountant at an insurance company, worked for H&R Block, and as a substitute teacher...
Joe Henry Burts
Aug 20, 2014
Mr. Joe Henry Burts, 61, was born April 20, 1953 in W-S, NC to the late Johnny and Mary Burts. He passed away August 20, 2014. Mr. Burts attended the WS/FC public schools. He graduated from Atkins High School. He worked at the City of Winston-Salem in the Department of Community and Business Development. In addition to his parents, Mr....