Mary Smith
Jun 10, 2014
Mrs. Mary Evans Peoples Smith, known as "Nana or Nana Pop" of 630 Barbara Jane Ave. departed this life on Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at her home following a short period of illness. She is bound for her new heavenly home to rejoice forever more, according to God's plan. Mary was born June 23, 1935 in Chester, SC to the...
Marthola Payne
Jun 8, 2014
Marthola Grier Payne, 96, was born January 28, 1918 to the late Dock and Martha Jane Grier. She departed this life June 8, 2014 at Springwood Care Center. Marthola attended the local public schools and later pursued a trade as a seamstress. She later became a Teacher's Aide at Skyland Elementary School. Marthola was married to Robert A. Payne, who...
Peyton T. Hairston, Sr.
Jun 8, 2014
Peyton Thomas Hairston, Sr., a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC, was born on Saturday, August 27, 1932. He departed this life and entered his eternal rest on Pentecost Sunday, June 8, 2014. He resided at his home at 425 Bacon Street for more than fifty-five years. Peyton was the ninth of eleven children born to the late Reverend Braxton C....
Annie Medley
Jun 6, 2014
Mrs. Annie Mae Medley, 104, passed away Friday, June 6, 2014 at Springwood Care Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday, June 12, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Mack McConnell officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1pm on Thursday at the Chapel.
Derioux Johnson
Jun 5, 2014
Reverend Derioux Johnson received his call to glory on June 5, 2014. Derioux Johnson, a native of Pamplico, South Carolina, was born January 13, 1941to the late Elijah Johnson and Lelia Epps Johnson Robinson. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Teenie Othean Moore. He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Lola...
Albert Johnson
Jun 4, 2014
Albert Johnson, 75, of 1905 Short Street departed this life on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on February 5, 1939 in W-S, NC where he was a life-long resident. He was the son of the late Sam B. and Georgianna Jones Johnson. He was a retired employee of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company. In addition...
Deloise Watson
Jun 4, 2014
Delois Watson was born March 11, 1934 to Robert Duncan and Creola Turner. She passed away June 4, 2014. She was a native and lifelong resident of Winston Salem. Delois Watson attended the W-S/FCS System and was employed for over 32 years at the W-S Transit Authority until her retirement. People that knew Mrs. Watson; know her as a person...
Zelner Miller
Jun 1, 2014
Mrs. Zelner "Peewee" Miller of 7810 Cherry St. passed away on Sunday June 1, 2014. She was born June 10, 1923 to the late Maggie and Riley Miller. She was married for 54 years to the late Ernest R Miller Jr. Zelner was a graduate of Carver High School Class of 1942. After graduating she attended McLain Business College. She...
Dewhitt Neely
May 31, 2014
Dewhitt Clinton Neely, affectionately known as "Daddy Dee, Dee, and D.C.", peacefully transitioned from labor to reward on May 31, 2014. He was born to the late Elizabeth and Joseph Frank Neely on June 15, 1925 in Cooleemee, NC. Dewhitt was educated in the Rowan County School system and graduated from Price High School. After High school, Dewhitt enlisted in...
Katrina Mccloud Miller
May 29, 2014
On Thursday, May 29, 2014 after a short stay at the KB Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston-Salem, NC, Katrina "Kay Kay" Evelma McCloud-Miller transitioned into the presence of the Lord. Katrina was born June 15, 1971 to the late Bishop Alonzo Watson McCloud, Sr. and Apostle Brenda J. McCloud, the fourth of five siblings. Katrina was a product of the...
Rometta Watson
May 28, 2014
Mrs. Rometta McFadden Watson of 1369 Argonne Blvd. departed this life on May 28, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, May 31, 2014 at Goler Memorial AME Zion Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1pm on Saturday at the Church.
Dr. Maya Angelou
May 28, 2014
Dr. Maya Angelou was born to Vivian Baxter and Bailey Johnson in St. Louis, Missouri on April 4, 1928. She passed to her Heavenly reward quietly on May 28, 2014 in her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. From the time she was a child, Dr. Angelou proved that she was a unique individual with amazing commitment and focus. The birth...
Betty Jean Hairston
May 27, 2014
Mother Betty Jean Hairston entered into eternal peace in the early morning on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at her home in W-S, NC. Mother Betty was born on August 15, 1935 in W-S, NC to the late James and Gladys Hairston. She was educated in the WS/FC School system attending both Columbia Heights High School and Atkins High School. She...
Hannah Green
May 25, 2014
Little Miss Hannah Nicole Green passed away peacefully in the arms of her loving mother on May 25, 2014. During her seven years here on Earth, she touched many lives and was loved deeply by her family and friends. Hannah was born on February 6, 2007. She had a very rare genetic disorder called Aicardi Syndrome. Her medical condition caused...
Santanoria Montgomery
May 24, 2014
Father God breathed life into Little Miss Santanoria Tachelle Montgomery on March 10, 2005 to Santanna Michelle Montgomery and Christopher Bess-Brazeale. Born at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC with all odds against her at birth, she prevailed to live life surviving multiple surgeries and battling many disabilities. She was a celebrity to everyone who knew her, bringing about smiles...
Wilbert Gamble, Jr.
May 22, 2014
Wilbert Gamble, Jr., 57, was born November 8, 1956 to the late Katie Brooks Gamble and Wilbert Gamble, Sr. (Lucille). He slept away into eternal life on Thursday, May 22, 2014. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Arts at Tuskegee Institute. He began his professional career at the Forsyth County Sheriff's Department; then he became a resource...
Earl Lattimore, Jr.
May 22, 2014
Mr. Earl Robert Lattimore, Jr., son of Earl R. Lattimore, Sr., and Mary Rhodes Lattimore, passed on Thursday, May 22, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. A lifelong resident of W-S, NC, he was born on April 24, 1944. He attended Atkins High School and entered the U.S. Army in1966 where he achieved the rank of Master Sergeant. On...
David Wilborn
May 22, 2014
Mr. David Lee Wilborn passed away Thursday, May 22, 2014. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Wednesday at the Chapel.
Wanda Williams
May 21, 2014
Evangelist Wanda M. Williams, 61, departed this life on May 21, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born in Winston-Salem on January 5, 1953 to the late David E. Matthews and Mrs. Marie A. Matthews. She graduated from Atkins High School (1970), High Point University (BS), and Pfeiffer University (MS). She was a member of Ministry...
Margaret Mitchell
May 20, 2014
Margaret B. Mitchell was born to Edward W. Brown and Voohrees S. Brown in Barnwell, SC on March 15, 1939. She went home to be with Lord on May 20, 2014 at Silas Creek Manor after an extended illness. She was a lifetime member of Union Baptist Church until her health declined. She worked at Northwest Child Development Center and...