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...
Annie Griggs
May 19, 2014
"When she could not take it anymore, she asked God to "carry me home." The Lord then let her know that her work in this world was done." Annie Madora Durham Griggs was born in Greenville, SC on September 26, 1924 to John Henry Durham and Lora Vance Durham who preceded her in death. She made her transition on Monday,...
Chloe Gray
May 18, 2014
On May 18, 2014 Jesus came down from heaven and wrapped his arms around our special angel, Chloe Ann Gray "Coco", 2, and carried her home. She was born July 28, 2011 to Ashley "Shay" Burcham and D'Angelo Gray. She leaves to cherish her beautiful memories her mommy and daddy; her sisters, Emilee and Kali; grandparents, Wayne and Michelle Wall,...
Antoin Saleem, Jr.
May 16, 2014
Master Antoin Shareef Saleem, Jr. of Royal Dale Lane Winston-Salem, NC was born on January 31, 2014 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life Friday morning, May 16, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Antoin was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Moses Lee; and his paternal great-uncle, Reverend Ralph White, Jr. He leaves to cherish loving memories his...
Melvin Beaty, Sr.
May 15, 2014
Melvin Curtis Beaty Sr. was born January 14th , 1932 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late John Beaty and Ella Duckett. He was called to his eternal resting place on May 15th, 2014 due to lengthy illnesses at Kate B Reynolds Hospice Home. Melvin served as an Infantry, Paratrooper in the United States Army from December 9th , 1952...
Elizabeth Dodd
May 14, 2014
Elizabeth Ramseur Dodd was born April 8, 1927 to Oscar and Sadie Ramseur in Statesville, NC. She departed this life on May 14, 2014. Elizabeth attended Statesville City Schools and moved to Winston-Salem in 1969. She married Robert Ramseur, who preceded her in death, and to this union 4 children were born. She was married to Nathaniel Harris, who also...