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....
Pearle Rhodie
Aug 15, 2014
Mr. Pearle Dealmon Rhodie, 62, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mr. Rhodie was born December 3, 1951 in Bladen County, NC to Lossie Mae Rhodie King and Norwood King. Mr. Rhodie served on the deacon board at Beulah Tabernacle Holiness Church and was a retired employee of the City of Winston-Salem where he worked...
William Stevenson
Aug 14, 2014
William Ernest Stevenson, affectionately called "W.E.", "STEVE", "MAMBO" & "SLIM" was the only child born to Alberta Tilman Stevenson and Ernest Bailey Stevenson in Winston-Salem, NC. He passed away August 14, 2014 after an extended illness. He received his early education at Columbia Heights Elementary and graduated from Atkins High School in 1944. He went on to further his education...
Robert Acker
Aug 12, 2014
Mr. Robert Lee Acker, 61 was born October 14, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to Ezell Acker and Virginia Jones Acker. He departed this earthly life on August 12, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Robert attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a self-employed mechanic. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
Flavella Campbell
Aug 11, 2014
Mrs. Flavella Campbell passed away at her home on Monday, August 11, 2014. She was born in Forsyth County, NC to the late Thomas McConnell and Roxie Peay McConnell on November 6, 1921. Mrs. Campbell was a lifelong member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where she gave faithful service to the Ladies Usher Board and the Sarah Missionary Group. In...
Robert Hall
Aug 8, 2014
Mr. Robert Hall was born the eldest of twin boys in Little Mountain, South Carolina to the late Johnnie and Azzilee Hall on July 17, 1935. He passed away August 8, 2014. He and his family relocated to Winston-Salem, North Carolina in 1944 where Robert attended and graduated from Atkins High School. Aside from academics, Robert enjoyed playing sports, especially...
Gwendolyn Hazel
Aug 7, 2014
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Yvonne Hairston Hazel, 73, entered into eternal peace on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at her home in Kernersville, North Carolina. Gwen was born on August 30, 1940, the daughter of the late Jesse and Mary Hairston. Mary and Jesse were very special people, and their depth of spirit was always apparent in their daughter. Gwen worked as a...