Janice Manning Young
Dec 7, 2013
Mrs. Janice Lynn Manning Young, 63, affectionately known as "Tiddy Bit", of 3411 Old Vineyard Rd. #E3, quietly departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2013 at her residence. "Tiddy Bit" was born on October 28, 1950 in W-S, NC to the late Narvell and Catherine Manning. Janice attended Anderson High School, was a CNA until her health failed, and...
Ernestine Peters
Dec 5, 2013
Ms. Ernestine Andra Peters of 2506 Tantalon Place, known to her family and friends as "Ernie", slipped away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2013. Ernie was born February 24, 1950 in Winston-Salem, N.C. to Francine R. Peters and Roosevelt H. Peters. She has been a faithful member of Union Baptist Church of Winston-Salem for over 60 years. She is survived...
Gwendolyn Foxx Slade
Dec 5, 2013
Gwendolyn Foxx Slade was born September, 21, 1949 in Mecklenburg County to the late Beaufort Foxx and Madeline McClary Foxx. The Lord called her home on December 5, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Gwen received her B.S. Degree at Winston-Salem State University and her Masters of Education Degree at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Gwen was a...
Athanette Frazier Keaton
Dec 2, 2013
Mrs. Athanette F. Keaton, 78, passed away December 2, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Athanette attended Atkins High School and retired from Gravely Tractor Company after 24 years of service. She was a faithful member of Greater Community Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the missionary and usher board society, and was the honorary mother of the church. She...
William Vance, Jr.
Nov 30, 2013
Mr. William Hunter Vance, Jr. "Jimbo" departed this life on November 30, 2013. William was the oldest born to Fannie and William Vance, Sr. on August 16, 1932. William "Jimbo" Vance, Jr. attended the local public schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1952. He furthered his education at WSSU. He served in the US Army. He retired from...
Sarah Fultz Mack
Nov 30, 2013
Mrs. Sarah Viola Fultz Mack, 92, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2013 at W-S Rehabilitation Center, after an extensive period of illness. Mrs. Mack was born October 15, 1921 in Forsyth Co., NC to the late Ciscero and Georgia Fultz. She was a faithful member of Emmanuel Baptist Church, for over 70 years, where she served faithfully on the...
Jessica Marlin
Nov 28, 2013
Our beloved daughter, Jessica Lorraine Marlin was born December 22, 1981 and left this earthly home to her heavenly home on November 28, 2013. Jessica was preceded in death by her caring mother, Christine Marlin; and her brother, Brian Marlin. Surviving to cherish her precious memories are her son, Xavier Webster; her father, Robert Marlin; her brother, Aaron Marlin; and...
James Blakes
Nov 27, 2013
Mr. James Blakes, 88, of Alspaugh Dr. passed away Wednesday, November 27, 2013. He was born May 25, 1925 to the late Harley Derry and Lizzy Gibson. Mr. Blakes was a veteran of the US Navy, served in WWII, and was a retiree of the Central YMCA of W-S, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Jurel Hawkins Hazel
Nov 22, 2013
Jurel Hawkins-Hazel was born January 24, 1986 and passed away November 22, 2013. She was a graduate of Empire Beauty School. Jurel was preceded in death by her daughter, Alamia' Hawkins. Jurel leaves behind her husband, Darrell Hazel; son, Orlando Hawkins, II; mother, Muriel Reid (Kenneth); father, Orlando Hawkins; sister, Alandria Jennings (Robia); grandparents, Jurel Gwynn and Mary Thomas; step-sister,...
Patricia Carpenter Taylor
Nov 22, 2013
On November 22, 2013, God sent his angels to get his child, the loving Patricia Ann Carpenter Taylor, affectionately known as "PAT". Patricia was born November 19, 1962 to the late JT Taylor and Katie McKay Carpenter. She was a graduate of RJ Reynolds High School Class of 1981 and a member of Union Baptist Church where she served on...
Hilda Hoskins
Nov 20, 2013
Hilda C. Hoskins was born December 5, 1928 in Fayetteville, NC. She departed this earthly life November 20, 2013. She relocated to New York in 1945. It was there that she met and married the late James H. Hoskins. Mother Hoskins accepted her Lord and Savior in 1969 in Mt .Calvary UCOG in Elizabeth, NJ. Mrs. Hilda Hoskins was a...
James January
Nov 20, 2013
James January was born August 15, 1925 in Camden, Alabama to Isabella King. He was reared by his maternal grandmother in the Washington, DC area. "Mr. January", as he was affectionately called, was educated in the Washington, DC public schools. He joined the United States Air Force at an early age and retired after 24 years of honorable service. He...
Shirley Moses Frazier
Nov 19, 2013
Shirley Ann Moses-Frazier was born to Oscar A. Moses, Sr. and Mary Dickey Moses at 734 Hickory St, Winston-Salem, NC on September 19, 1942, the ninth of eleven children. She accepted a call and received her wings on Tuesday morning November 19, 2013. Shirley began her education in the public schools of Winston-Salem and completed her education through the public...
Connie Douthit
Nov 18, 2013
Mrs. Connie Poindexter Douthit departed this life on Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born May 26, 1925 in Rural Hall, NC. Mrs. Connie was a lifetime member of New Hope AME Zion Church in Lewisville, NC and served on several committees and boards. She was preceded in death by her parents, John M. and Della G. Poindexter; her husband,...
Precious Tankersly
Nov 17, 2013
Precious Ruby Tacneau Tankersly often called Ruby and also known as "Bay" was born in May 24th, 1945 in Brooklyn, NY to the late Alton Walter Tacneau and late Essie Mae Sherrod-Tacneau. Ruby was the youngest of their 5 children. On March 30th, 1968 Precious Ruby Tacneau united in holy matrimony with the late Willie James Tankersly. With this union...
Carl Shepherd, Sr.
Nov 15, 2013
Mr. Carl Lee Shepherd, Sr. was born July 19, 1948 to the late Elizabeth Barber Shepherd and Carl Shepherd. He departed this life November 15, 2013. He was a graduate of Atkins High School, Class of 1967, a veteran of the US Army, and retired from Stroh's Brewery after 27 years. Carl was a faithful mentor and volunteer coach for...
David Taylor, Jr.
Nov 14, 2013
Mr. David Ellis, Taylor, Jr., 45, affectionately known as "Pa Pa" to his grandchildren, was a devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was born on November 21, 1967 in Charlotte, NC to David Ellis Taylor, Sr. and the late Mary W. Taylor and died on November 14, 2013 in High Point, NC. David, Jr. received his formal education...
Elser Cuthrell, Jr.
Nov 12, 2013
Elser Rufus Cuthrell Jr., 39, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013. Rufus was a twelve year employee of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co. and will be deeply missed by all. He leaves behind his wife, Taijuan "Dannie"; five children, Jaya, Alisha, Jaylen, Tatiyona, and Ashanti; father and mother, Rufus and Alberta Cuthrell; brother, Hamilton (Kiona); mother-in-law, Shirley Vinson; and a...
Stephanie Branch
Nov 9, 2013
Ms. Stephanie Branch, 47, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Memorial services will be held at 1pm Saturday, November 16, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
Vernice Johns Becknell
Nov 4, 2013
Vernice Cotystene Johns Becknell departed this life on Monday, November 4, 2013. She was born January 3, 1939 in Roanoke, VA to the late Lula Virginia and Percell Johns. "Coty" attended public schools in Roanoke, VA. She graduated from Lucy Addison High School in June 1957. By working for her uncle at Beane's Electric Company, she gained the necessary experience...