Errol Richardson
May 5, 2013
Mr. Errol Nathan Richardson was born on December 16, 1959 to Lillie B. Richardson. He departed this life Sunday, May 5, 2013 at his home. Errol was a graduate of L.B. Landry High School and was employed by the Army for 20 years as a cook before his retirement. Spiritually, he was a member of First Assembly Church in Winston-Salem,...
Sammy Mitchell
May 4, 2013
Sammy Lee Mitchell was born August 8, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mrs. Mattie R. Mitchell and Mr. Melvin Foster. He departed this earthly life on May 4, 2013. Sammy was a 1975 graduate of West Forsyth High School and a former employee of AZ Store on Patterson Ave. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...
Robert Johnson
May 2, 2013
Robert Anthony Johnson was born to Mildred J. Chambers and the late George Johnson on February 5, 1970 in Stanly County, NC. On Thursday May2, 2013 God in His infinite wisdom and divine love released our beloved from all earthly limitations and granted his everlasting peace and serenity at his residence in Winston-Salem, NC. Our beloved was a special person...
George William Baldwin
May 1, 2013
As commanded in Matthew 11:28, "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." On a peaceful evening, on the 1st day of May, 2013, George William Baldwin was released of his earthly labor "...will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air.…" I...
Tommy Leonard Wright, Sr.
Apr 29, 2013
Deacon Emeritus Tommy Leonard Wright, Sr. was born in Macon, Georgia on November 2, 1925 to the late Ella Wright Lavender and Marcus Lee Lavender. He departed his earthly life on Monday, April 29, 2013 and peacefully transitioned into God's heavenly presence. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving wife of 35 years, Evangelist...
Frances East Wilson
Apr 28, 2013
Sunday, April 28, 2013, Frances East Wilson answered the call of our Lord and Savior surrounded by her children and grandchildren, and was gracefully escorted to take her place in her heavenly home. Frances was born in Stokes County, May 24, 1933 to the late James and Nora East. She was the seventh of eleven children. Frances matriculated in the...
Alfonso Ford Martin, Sr.
Apr 27, 2013
Mr. Alfonso Ford Martin, Sr., 77, the husband of LaVerne Royster Martin, died April 27, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, May 4, 2013 at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Nancy Douglas Carpenter
Apr 25, 2013
Nancy Douglas Carpenter, 73, of 2705 Gilmer Ave. was born May 13, 1939 to Wiley Peoples and Corene B. Douglas in Winston-Salem, NC. Nancy was a proud graduate of Atkins High School, Class of 1957. After high school she became a dedicated employee of Western Electric now AT&T. After 30 years of service she retired and went to enjoy her...
Waldo Lester, Sr.
Apr 24, 2013
Waldo Collins Lester, Sr., 89, began life anew in the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, April 24, 2013. Mr. Lester spent the last three years of his life defying all expectations as he triumphed over a diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia. After a sudden, unexpected illness he passed away peacefully at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home having spent...
Eva Jones Jeffries
Apr 22, 2013
Mrs. Eva Jones Jeffries was born November 23, 1926 to the late Meta and James Marshall Jones in Winston-Salem. The youngest of five sisters - Cora Grogan, Julia Matthews, Mary Forbes, Meta McClendon and Dorothy Jones and one brother, Dr. James M. Jones. A longtime resident of Forsyth County, "Baby Bunt" as she was known by family and friends departed...
Earline Jones
Apr 21, 2013
"The race is not given to the swift nor the battle to the strong; but to the one who endurth to the end." Ecclesiastes 9:11 Mrs. Earline Frazier Jones was born April 27, 1927 to the late Seymor Frazier and Martha Frazier. She went home to be with Jesus on April 21, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended...
Willie Hamilton
Apr 21, 2013
Elder Willie Hamilton was born to the late Frank Robinson, Sr. and Estella Hamilton in Beaufort, SC. He passed away April 21, 2013. He was educated and graduated from St. Helena High School, Beaufort, SC. Upon relocating to New York, NY in 1960, he was employed as a construction worker until 1976. After moving to this city, he was employed...
James Wellman
Apr 20, 2013
James Reginald Wellman, always known as "Skip", of 4333 Grove Avenue, departed this life on April 20, 2013 after a brief illness. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, April 26, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 11am until 12noon on Friday at the Chapel.
Vernia Lee Stoutamire
Apr 16, 2013
Ms. Vernia Lee Stoutamire, born October 25, 1951, entered into eternal rest of Tuesday, April 16, 2013. Vernia was preceded in death by her father, Johnnie Stoutamire, Sr. Those left to cherish her memories are her devoted mother, Annie L. Stoutamire; 2 sisters, Judy Roberts and Velevia Friende; 1 brother, Johnny Stoutamire, Sr. (Denise) and a host of other relatives...
James Johnson, Jr.
Apr 15, 2013
Deacon James Johnson Jr. "Jim" was born on March 11, 1943 in Philadelphia, PA to the late James and Beatrice Johnson. He was called home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2013. Deacon Johnson, known to family as "Poppi, or Uncle Jr.", was a man who dedicated his life to church, family, and speaking the truth. He...
Mae Bell Stokes
Apr 13, 2013
Mae Bell Hailey Stokes was born October 31, 1927 in Orangeburg, SC to the late Alfred and Sally Hailey. On Saturday, April 13, 2013 death came to her home and took her to be with the Lord. As a child she became a member of Union Chapel Baptist Church in Orangeburg, SC. Later on in life she joined Shiloh Baptist...
Clarence Martin, Sr.
Apr 13, 2013
It is with profound sadness that the Martin, Brown, and Logan families announce the home going of their husband, father, grand farther, brother, uncle, cousin, Mr. Clarence L. Martin Sr. This sad event occurred on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at his residence in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He leaves to mourn his wife, Mrs. Beatrice S. Martin, eight children: Lionel Martin,...
Gail Ridgill
Apr 13, 2013
Ms. Gail Elaine Ridgill of Skyline Village known to her family as "Lil Gail" was born April 18, 1960 to the late Odessa and Garfield Ridgill in Lewisville, NC. Gail took her eternal rest on Saturday, April 13, 2013 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Home of Winston Salem, where she was surrounded by her immediate family. Gail attended the...
Marvin Horne, Sr.
Apr 8, 2013
Mr. Marvin Edward Horne, Sr. was born February 13, 1953. He departed this life on April 8, 2013. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1pm Saturday, April 13, 2013 at Central Triad Church, 2935 Cole Rd., W-S, NC 27107. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1pm on Saturday at...
Andrew Timmons
Apr 4, 2013
Andrew Timmons passed away at the age of 79 on April 4, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. He leaves to cherish his loving and devoted wife, Henrietta Timmons; two daughters, Angela O'Neal (Cornell) and Stephanie Lyles (Tony); one sister, Judy Timmons; four grandsons; one great-grandson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 12noon...