Minnie Davis Jones
Jan 31, 2013
Ms. Minnie Mae Davis Jones, 72, of 2321 North Patterson Avenue was born June 14, 1940 to the late James Davis and Martha T. Davis. Ms. Jones passed away Thursday, January 31, 2013 at her residence following an extended illness. She attended the local schools, graduating from Atkins High School in 1961. Ms. Jones was employed as a health care...
Jeremy Sherm P Phifer
Jan 30, 2013
Mr. Jeremy "SHERM P" Shermel Phifer, 26, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2013. Funeral services will be held at 1pm Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 5pm until 7pm Tuesday, February 5, 2013 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel
Barbara Cunningham Wilson
Jan 26, 2013
Mrs. Barbara Jean Cunningham Wilson, 72, of 5755 Shattalon Drive passed away peacefully on Saturday morning, January 26, 2012 at Wake Forest Baptist Health after a long period of illness. She was the daughter of the late Walter Howard and Diana Cherry. She attended Atkins High School Class of 1958 and LaMae Beauty College. She was a member of Ministry...
Ted Cuthrell
Jan 26, 2013
Mr. Ted Cuthrell, a life-long resident of the city, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2013 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Ted attended the local schools, graduating from Atkins Sr. High School, was a member of the United States Air Force, and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company and Triple AAA. Ted leaves to carry on his memories two brothers, Ned...
Vanryne O Somme, Jr.
Jan 22, 2013
VanRyne O Somme Jr., 77, succumbed to a twenty-seven year battle with lung cancer on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Born March 4, 1935 in Harlem, New York, Van boasted growing up on 128th Street, Building 40 which was the only building with an elevator and still standing today. He graduated from George Washington High School in...
Samuel Elmer Cueford
Jan 22, 2013
Samuel E. Cueford, "Cue", 104, was born February 22, 1908 in Kershaw, SC, the oldest child of seven boys and eight girls born to Johnnie C. and Marie Griffin Buffert. He departed his earthly life on Tuesday, January 22, 2013 at Trinity Glen Nursing Home after a short stay. Mr. Cueford described himself as being an "adventurous youngster" who struck...
Norris W Cheeks
Jan 19, 2013
Our heavenly father called an angel home, Norris Wayne Cheeks, lovingly known as "HOSS" was born February 15, 1962 to the late Charles McKinley Cheeks, Sr. and JoAnn Robinson Cheeks. He departed this earthly life on January 19, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. Norris was a graduate of Parkland High School Class of 1980. He was also a retired employee...
Mary N Martin
Jan 16, 2013
Mrs. Mary N. Martin of 4125 Carver School Rd., departed this life Wednesday, January 16, 2013 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born September 27, 1925 in Kingstree, SC to the late William Nelson, Sr. and Virginia Nelson. She relocated to W-S, NC at the age of 14 where she later became employed at RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. where she...
Hattie Grier
Jan 15, 2013
Hattie L. Grier was born January 26, 1935 in Lancaster, SC to the late Roy Howie and Sylvia McKinney Howie, and resided in Paterson, NJ most of her life. She departed this life on January 15, 2013. She was educated in the Mecklenburg County and Forsyth County Public School System. At an early age she joined the Glorious Church of...
Larry Butler
Jan 15, 2013
Mr. Larry Butler was born March 22, 1929 in Greenville, NC to Mary Louise and Larry Butler passed away January 15, 2013 while resting peacefully at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, January 19, 2013 at Grace Presbyterian Church, 360 Hopkins Rd. Kernersville, NC. Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory, Kernersville, NC. The family...
Bonnie Hickman
Jan 14, 2013
Bonnie Sue Hickman was the loving daughter of the Amos and Mary Lee Hickman. Bonnie, affectionately known as "BB" was born April 22, 1958 in Danbury, NC. Bonnie peacefully transition from this life on Monday, January 14, 2013. Bonnie was a 1976 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School and also attended Wayne State University in Detroit, MI. Bonnie was well...
Carole Ricks
Jan 14, 2013
After a 20 year battle with Lupus and Parkinson's disease, Carole Benton Ricks entered her eternal rest in Winston-Salem, NC on January 14, 2013. She was a member of First United Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, Social Worker (MSW), newspaper columnist for the Charlotte Post ("Carole's Corner"), college professor, radio show hostess ("Dear Carole" on WPEG), and business owner. She is...
Karen Arnett Spaulding
Jan 11, 2013
Mrs. Karen Sue Arnett Spaulding, 64, affectionately known as "NANNY", passed away suddenly on Friday, January 11, 2013 in her home. She was born December 28, 1948 in Middletown, Ohio to Charles L. & Alice L. Arnett, both whom preceded her in death. She leaves to cherish her loving memory her devoted husband, William F. Spaulding; her daughters, Stacilyn Arnett...
Thomas Hinton, Iv
Jan 10, 2013
Thomas A. Hinton, IV, was born November 15, 1928 to the late Thomas A. Hinton, III and Odessa Hinton in Winston-Salem, NC. He passed away Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Triad Care & Rehab Center of High Point, NC. At the age of 14, Thomas joined the US Navy during World War II and served his country for three years,...
Barbara Cook
Jan 8, 2013
Barbara Jones Cook, 67, of Winston-Salem passed away at Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital on Jan.8 2013 after a short illness. She was born on September 28, 1945 to the late Alphonzo and Mary Alice Jones. She graduated from Winston - Salem State University and obtained a Master's Degree from North Carolina A&T State University. Barbara was an educator in the...
Merlyn Myers Crosby
Jan 8, 2013
Mrs. Merlyn Myers Crosby, 69, was born February 25, 1943 in Anson County, NC to Charlie and Inez Myers. She departed this earthly life January 8, 2013. She was a graduate of ACTS Wadesboro in Anson County and was employed at Wake Forest University and WS Urban League. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Maurice Edmonds, Ii
Jan 7, 2013
Maurice Edmonds, II, 14, was born September 17, 1998 and passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home surrounded by his family. Maurice, affectionately known as "Reece" or "Chubby", was an eighth grade student at Northwest Guilford Middle School. He was an amazing athlete who had great potential. His desire was to become a professional athlete. He played...
Timothy Moses
Jan 6, 2013
Timothy James Moses, 57, was born January 2, 1956 to Paul and Ella Mae Moses. He peacefully departed this world on Sunday, January, 6, 2013. After attending R.J. Reynolds High School, Timothy served in the United States Army, where he received an honorable discharge. Timothy was preceded in death by his parents; his late wife, Sandra Hampton Moses; and his...
Charles Hardesty
Jan 5, 2013
Charles Leroy Hardesty, son of the late William and Janie Hardesty, was born January 5, 1953 in Beaufort, NC. He departed this life on Saturday, January 5, 2013. Charles graduated from East Carteret High School in 1971, where he was a standout pitcher and quarterback. He received a Bachelor's of Arts in Industrial Arts from Elizabeth City State University. While...
Evelyn Monroe
Jan 5, 2013
Apostle Evelyn Monroe was born January 23, 1943 to the late Bishop Matthew Thompson and Missionary Louise Ruth Thompson of Anderson, SC, they relocated to Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away January 5, 2013. Apostle Monore was married to Parnell Monroe, Jr. for 54 years. Apostle Monroe attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and graduated from Aurora Beauty College. Apostle...