Walter Johnson
Feb 23, 2014
Mr. Walter Johnson, 57, passed away at his home Sunday, February 23, 2014. He was born November 17, 1956 in Forsyth Co., NC to Lorraine L. Johnson. Walter worked at BE Aerospace for 25 years. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Vernon, Wilson, and Jacobowsky. Walter "WALT" is survived by his wife, Dorcas;...
Willie Mosley, Jr.
Feb 21, 2014
Willie Wesley Mosley, Jr. "BABE", 72, departed this life on Friday, February 21, 2014 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 11, 1941, the son of the late Jack and Delphine Mosley. Willie attended Atkins High School and he spent the majority of his working career at The City of Winston-Salem as...
Barbara Lane
Feb 21, 2014
Barbara Anderson Lane departed this life on February 21, 2014 at Oak Forest Health and Rehabilitation after an extended illness. The oldest child of the late Clarence C and Viola Mackey Anderson, she was born on July 22, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC and spent most of her life in the city. She graduated from Carver High School and later earned...
Luessie Sowell
Feb 18, 2014
Mrs. Luessie Barbara Mitchell Sowell was born in Wichita, KS on December 29, 1933 to Rev. Elliott Dupree Mitchell and Zenobia Odom. She departed this life peacefully at the age of 80, at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in W-S on February 18, 2014. She served others in her occupation as a nurse. Her life was a testament of faith....
Lameka Gambrell
Feb 17, 2014
"One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord and enquire in His temple." Psalms 27:4 "Yea, though I walk thru the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil;...
Areader Cook
Feb 16, 2014
Mrs. Areader S. Cook, 85, passed away February 16, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
Charles Prattis
Feb 13, 2014
Mr. Charles Joseph Prattis, 57 was born August 9, 1956 in Manhattan, NY to Charles R. and Daisy Mae Peoples Prattis. He departed this life on Thursday, February 13, 2014 at his residence. Charles was affectionately known as "PRATT". He was a graduate of East Forsyth High School and attended Forsyth Technical Institute. Charles was a member of St. Home...
Kailin Duncan
Feb 13, 2014
Our little "Super Hero", Master Kailin D'Andre Duncan has the wings of an Angel and is now with the Lord. He entered this world on September 7, 2006 and departed on February 13, 2014. He was a first grader at Kimberly Park Elementary School here in Winston-Salem. He attended Greater Cleveland Avenue Christian Church with his mother and sang with...
James Earl Lucas
Feb 13, 2014
Mr. James Earl Lucas, 73, passed away February 13, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center. Funeral services will be held at 11am Saturday, February 22, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Jeffrey Lucas officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11am on Saturday at the Chapel.
Johnnie Hill, Jr.
Feb 12, 2014
Bishop Johnnie Lee Hill, Jr., 85 was born in Waresboro, Ware County, Georgia, on October 21, 1928. He entered into eternal rest on February 12, 2014 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He is survived by five children, Gwendolyn Hill and Sherrie Hill of W-S, NC, Johnnie Hill, Jr. (Judy) of Birmingham, AL, Stephen Hill (Andrea) of Monroe, GA, and...
Melrose Hall Bess
Feb 11, 2014
Mr. Melrose Vernon Hall Bess, 75, also known as Lil Mel, departed this life on February 11, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 26, 1938 in W-S, NC to the late James C. Bess Sr. and Grace Hall. Melrose graduated from Atkins High School. He later enlisted in the United States Armed Forces and...
Ober Stockling
Feb 11, 2014
Ober James Stockling passed away peacefully at Novant Health Center in W-S, NC on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, to be with his heavenly family. He was born on August 23, 1932 in Dooly County, GA to the late Isham Stockling and Leola Brown Butts. He attended the Dooly County School System before moving to Elizabeth NJ, where he worked alongside...
Flora Golden
Feb 10, 2014
Miss Flora Eleanor Golden, 98, was born in W-S, NC on October 14, 1915 to Mr. Jessie S. Golden, Sr. and Mrs. Amy Wilson Golden. She passed away February 10, 2014. Miss Golden was a graduate of Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU) and New York University. She retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System with over 40 years of teaching experience....
Rosie Ford
Feb 10, 2014
Mrs. Rosie Dean Massey Ford, born December 4, 1916 in Rock Hill SC, to Alexander Massey and Mattie Brannon Massey, passed away February 10, 2014.
At the age of 3, her family moved to W-S, where she attended school and graduated from Atkins High School.
She married Johney "J.W."...
Gertrude Price
Feb 6, 2014
Mrs. Gertrude Williams Price, the daughter of Homer and Louise Thompson, was born February 8, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Price was peacefully called home on Thursday, February 6, 2014 at 5:50am. She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and was a graduate of Catawba College. Mrs. Price was a retiree of Novant Medical Center. She was a member of...
James Pouncey Mccoy
Feb 6, 2014
James Pouncey McCoy transitioned from Earth to his Heavenly home on February 6, 2014 after an extended illness. He was born February 7, 1924 in Rock Hill, SC to Irene McCoy and Will Pouncey. He was educated in the public county school system in Winston-Salem, NC and continued his education in the United States Air Force. Sergeant James Pouncey McCoy...
Alberta Delain
Feb 5, 2014
Ms. Alberta Annette Boyer Delain, 72, was born July 14, 1941 in Philadelphia, PA. She departed this earthly life on February 5, 2014 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Alberta was a resident of Crystal Towers where she made many life-lasting friendships. She was Baptist by faith. Left to remember and cherish her memories are her friends, JoAnn Rorie and Mike...
Bruce Foriest
Feb 4, 2014
Bruce Wayne Foriest, 65, passed away February 4, 2014. Services will be held at 3pm Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Mary Boswell
Feb 1, 2014
Mary Elizabeth Boswell was born on October 25, 1927 in Memphis, Tenn. She passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Forsyth Medical Center after a long illness. Funeral mass will be held at 11am Tuesday, February 4, 2014 at Holy Family RC Church, Clemmons, NC. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from...
Richard Landrum, Sr.
Jan 30, 2014
Mr. Richard A. Landrum, Sr. departed this earthly life January 30, 2014. He was born on December 11, 1936 to the late Smiley Landrum and the late Victoria L. Wilson. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of '55 and then entered the U.S. Navy. Upon returning he became employed by McLean Trucking Company as a supervisor. He was also...