Preston K Lester
May 30, 2011
Mr. Preston Kinzell Lester was born August 28, 1928, the youngest of three children, to the late Ephraim E. and Elizabeth Coleman Lester. He died on Monday, May 30, 2011. He is survived by his brother, Mr. Waldo C. Lester, Sr. and his family; his sister, Mrs. Bertha L. Farmer (Anthony) and her family. Memorial services will be held at...
Elmer R Davis, Sr.
May 30, 2011
Elmer Ray Davis, Sr., 71, departed his earthly life on Monday, May 30, 2011 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, a graduate of Atkins High School class of 1958. Mr. Davis retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company, Whitaker Park Plant in 1998 after 34 years...
Lowretha Bohannon
May 29, 2011
Mrs. Lowretha Tomlinson Bohannon went home to be with the Lord on May 29, 2011 at her home, 424 West 26th Street after an extended period of illness. Mrs. Bohannon was a retiree of the Forsyth County Dept of Social Services and a long time employee of Thalhimers Dept Store. She graduated from Atkins High School, and also attended Winston-Salem...
Rayvon Pauling
May 29, 2011
Rayvon Harrylee Pauling, laid to rest May 29, 2011. Rayvon was born July 21, 1945 in Winston-Salem, NC to Alonzo Pauling and Nellie Pauling. He is survived by his wife, Jacqueline Pauling; one son, Darrell Sims; one daughter, Jenise Sims; four brothers, Cleotus (Mary) Pauling, Harold (Bonnie) Pauling, Kassell Pauling, and Veotus (Edna) Pauling; one sister, Constance Suber of Boston,...
Billy Mitchell
May 27, 2011
Mr. Billy Raymond Mitchell, 76 of 3615 Spaulding Drive passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 27, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center Palliative Care Unit at 4:00am after an extended period of illness. He was born to the late Roberta Mitchell Clyburn on October 8, 1934. He was a native of Rural Hall, NC. He was a graduate of Carver High...
Ella Mae Moses
May 26, 2011
Mrs. Ella Mae Simon Moses, 84, of 1851 Maryland Avenue was born March 4, 1927 in Darlington, SC. She passed away Thursday, May 26, 2011 at her residence. She was longtime resident at 2304 Montrose Ave. and a member of Union Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Ella Mae was preceded in death by her mother, Katie Simon Thomas; father,...
James Cunningham
May 24, 2011
Mr. James William Cunningham, affectionately known as "Boosie" passed away May 24, 2011. He was born July 6, 1940 in Belton, SC to Van and Lutissa Cunningham. He graduated from Atkins High School and was a former employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Lynnett Dawn Cunningham; and...
Inez Rice
May 18, 2011
Mrs. Inez "Louisa" Allison Rice passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Inez retired from RJR Tobacco Co. after 40 years of service. She was a member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Senior Missionary Circle until her health failed. She was a member of the Unique Club and the Bowen Park...
Ronnie Glenn
May 16, 2011
Mr. Ronnie Gerrard Glenn, 52 passed away Monday, May 16, 2011 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mr. Glenn was born in Forsyth County of August 28, 2958 to Doris Glenn. He was a handyman and attended the W-S/FC Schools. Mr. Glenn was a very loving brother, uncle, and friend. He was preceded in death by his mother. Mr. Glenn is...
David Covington
May 14, 2011
Mr. David Lee Covington, 68, of 1005 Wachovia St. was born June 8, 1942 in Winston-Salem, NC. He entered into eternal rest on May 14, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his MOTHERS, Sarah Ray Covington and Mary E. Covington; and a sister, Mary Covington Caison. He is survived by his father, Joseph H. Covington,...
Queen Sherard
May 12, 2011
Queen Esther Sherard, 96 passed away May 12, 2011. Mrs. Sherard will be lovingly remembered by her children, Napoleon Sherard, Jr., Lois Stevens, Barbara Green, Norvell Sherard, and Cedric Sherard. She was predeceased by her daughter, Norma Dreher; her stepson, Clevell Harris; her husband, Napoleon Sherard, Sr.; and her sister, Maybell McKnight. She will fondly and affectionately be remembered by...
Emma Mckissick
May 9, 2011
Ms. Emma Lee McKissick was a life long member of Winston-Salem, NC. She was a product of the public schools and a graduate of Atkins Senior High School. Ms. McKissick was a domestic engineer for 60% of her work life and finished by working for Unique Furniture Company. Ms. McKissick was a former member of Mount Sinai Glorious Church Of...
Margaret Mcarthur
May 9, 2011
On Monday, May 9, 2011 God called home his angel, Margaret Blossom Hodge-McArthur. Margaret Blossom Hodge-McArthur was born to the late Elmo Johnson and the late Willie Mae Hodge in Winston-Salem, NC on December 11, 1948. Margaret was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System and graduated from Atkins High School class of 1967. She continued her education at...
Claude Mccumming, Jr.
May 8, 2011
Mr. Claude L. McCummings, Jr., has kept his appointment with Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. He answered the call on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief illness. Claude was born on July 1, 1937 to the late Claude and Brownie Elizabeth McCummings. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem. He was preceded in death...
Stanley Witherspoon
May 6, 2011
Stanley Witherspoon, known as "Spoon", passed away peacefully Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was employed by Lentz Transfer and Storage Company for more than 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lillie and George Witherspoon, Sr.; and his brother, George Witherspoon, Jr. He is survived by his brother, William Witherspoon;...
Willie Mae Hale
May 4, 2011
"The Lord has truly blessed me to have had a great life." On Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Mae Hale took her last journey in life. A graduate of Anderson High School class of 1969, she retired from GMAC after 40 years of service. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Emma Fennell, Sr.; her husband, Willie Hale,...
Janice Hall
May 3, 2011
Janice Teresa Hall, 40 was called home unexpectedly on Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Teresa graduated from North Davidson High School, she also attended Forsyth Tech and worked several years as a dietician at Lexington Health Care. Teresa was preceded in death by her parents, David Reginald and Youvonne Hall. She is survived by a brother, Louis Sloan and niece Malayah;...
Jacqulyn Joyner
May 1, 2011
God has plucked a flower from His Garden. Our beloved sister, aunt, and great-aunt, Jacqulyn Ann Joyner, 63, departed this life unexpectedly on Sunday, May 1, 2011. "Jackie" was born to the late James and Ethel Joyner. She graduated from the WSFC Schools after which she spent a large portion of her adult life as a caregiver. She was preceded...
Rachel Mcclendon
May 1, 2011
Mrs. Rachel McClendon, 77 passed away May 1, 2011. Memorial services will be held at 2pm Friday, May 6, 2011 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2pm on Friday at the Chapel. The family may be contacted at the home of her daughter, Theresa Shelf, 2218 Peachtree Street W-S, NC 27107.
Idella Caldwell Jones
Apr 29, 2011
Mrs. Idella Caldwell Jones, matriarch of the Caldwell and Rumph families, peacefully slipped away to be with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Friday, April 29, 2011. She was the daughter of the late James and Corrine Caldwell, born May 27, 1927. She was a 1944 graduate of Atkins High School, attended Winston-Salem State University, and was a graduate...