Kenneth Cole, Sr.
Feb 12, 2013
Kenneth Lanard Cole Sr., aka "Peanut Nowlin", was born on August 16, 1960 in Richmond, VA to the late Lester Cole Sr. and Barbara Nowlin. On Tuesday, February 12, 2013, Kenneth Cole Sr. was called to his heavenly home while at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Kenneth grew up in W-S, and graduated from Parkland High School. He worked for DAT'S...
Wendell Tyrone Robinson
Feb 12, 2013
Wendell Tyrone Robinson was born on August 30, 1950 and departed this life on February 12, 2013. He was the son of James Hood and Rachel Penn. He was a renowned bass guitar player for the Superior Band and the Opus VII Band. He leaves to cherish his memory his mother, Rachel L. Davis Penn; his daughter, Keauna Robinson Ford...
Rodney Burts
Feb 8, 2013
Mr. Rodney D. Burts, 52, died February 8, 2013. He was born January 16, 1961 to Ethel Burts and Hubert Blue. He was preceded in death by his mother. Left to cherish his memories are his father; his siblings, Dennis Burts, Michael Burts, and Regina Tubbs; and a host of other siblings, relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held...
James P Mccoy
Feb 8, 2013
Mr. James P. McCoy, 89, passed away February 8, 2013. He was born October 19, 1923 to Willie and Mary McCoy. He was a veteran of the US Army and a retiree of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Co. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Willie McCoy; and his wife, Mozelle McCoy. Left to cherish his memories are...
Eurah Cunningham Simpson
Feb 7, 2013
Eurah Lee Cunningham Simpson, affectionately known as "Mama Simpson" and "Aunt Lee", formally of 17th Street, went home to be with the Lord on February 7, 2013 at The Regency Care of Clemmons surrounded by her loving family. Mrs. Simpson was born on October 14, 1921, to the late Seth and Hester Barnes Cunningham in Lancaster, SC, the fourth of...
Larry R Broome
Feb 3, 2013
Larry Rogers Broome departed this life on Sunday evening, February 3, 2013. He was born on October 16, 1945 to the late "Jimmy" Winslow Nixon Broome and Brooksie Price Broome in Sandy Ridge, NC. He successfully completed his high school education at London High School in Walnut Cove, NC 1963. Afterwards, he served in the US Army as a soldier...
Willie Mae Reid
Feb 1, 2013
"When all is said and done, there is just one thing that matters….all my treasures will mean nothing….only what I've done for love…Lord, you looked beyond me as a sinner and found in me an angel. Now and ever after, you have shown me Heaven is my true home" On Friday, February 1, 2013, God in his infinite wisdom saw...
Virginia Taylor
Jan 31, 2013
Miss Virginia Taylor, formerly of Winston-Salem, NC passed January 31, 2013 in Fitzgerald, GA while living with her daughter, Geneva Bryant after a period of declining health. Miss Taylor was a faithful member of Ministries of Truth of the Apostolic Faith in W-S, NC serving under Bishop William E. Koger. She had many friends and neighbors while living in the...
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...