obituaries

Nov 8, 2024

Velma Jeter Dunlap, affectionately called "Sweet Baby", was the daughter of Arthur and Ruth Jeter.  Velma was born on June 27, 1941 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this life on November 8, 2024 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

She graduated from Allen High School in Asheville, NC and she also attended Winston-Salem State University. Velma worked...

Nov 7, 2024

Brenda Joyce Blair Braham was born to the late Pauline Blair Rodman and Leroy Blair on February 1, 1945, at Kate Bitting Reynolds Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She attended Anderson High School and Forsyth Technical Community College, where she earned her nursing degree. She started her working career as a nanny. She also worked as a factory worker...

Nov 3, 2024

Robert "Bobby" Lee Conner was born January 25, 1928 in Winston-Salem, NC to William Allen and Katherine Conner. After a brief illness, Bobby was called home on November 3, 2024.

Bobby is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Rue Conner of Winston-Salem, NC; two sons, Tony V. Conner of North Wilkesboro, NC and Barry O. Conner of Walkertown,...

Oct 30, 2024

Theresa "Baby Sista" Screen, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 5, 1939, in Tampa, Florida, to Laurence Gibbons and Edith Davis Mosley, Theresa grew up in Plant City, Florida. Later,...

Oct 30, 2024

Mr. Edward C. Thompson, 91, was born on June 11, 1933 in Winston-Salem, NC to Andrew and Adele Thompson.  He departed this earthly life on October 30, 2024.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela Thompson; and his siblings, Andrew, Jr., Frederick, Edith, Margret, Mary Louise, and Melvina.

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Oct 29, 2024

Mr. Barry DeShawn Jones, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born August 31, 1993. He departed this life unexpectedly on October 29, 2024.

He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Charles McCleary; his grandmother, Lola Mae Jones; and his special cousin, Cynthia Bethea.

Mr. Jones attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He was a...

Oct 24, 2024

Helene Humphries Livingston passed away on October 24, 2024 after an extended illness. She was born December 11, 1927 to Ernest and Beatrice Humphries in Danville, Virginia. She has resided in Winston-Salem since early childhood. She attended the W-S Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Atkins High School in 1947.

Helene was married to Joe Alphonso Livingston,...

Oct 23, 2024

Today we lay to rest Mr. John Henry Brown, III. Affectionately, he was known by many as "John John". On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, he chose to take his rest and was received in rest until the last trumpet sounds.

"John John" was born on May 8, 1969 to the late John and Shelma Brown Jr. John...

Oct 18, 2024

Chandra Teresa Brown, affectionately known as "Mango," was born on April 21, 1980, in El Paso, Texas. She passed away on October 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C., leaving behind a legacy of joy, creativity, and love.

Chandra's early years were shaped by faith, family, and an insatiable curiosity. She attended St. Augustine Catholic School in Washington, D.C.,...

Oct 18, 2024

Mr. Cecil Alwood Holland, Sr. of 1707 Longview Dr., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born July 31, 1934 in Fountain Inn, South Carolina in Laurens County to Reese Sullivan and Della Young Holland. He departed this earthly life on October 18, 2024 after a long period of illness. Cecil was a dedicated member of St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church where...

Oct 18, 2024

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain; for the former things are passed away." Revelations 21:4

Sherita Stevens Cain was born March 31, 1981. She was the eldest of two children born to Pearle S. Whitfield...

Oct 17, 2024

Mr. Gerald McGee Spencer, loving Grandfather, Father, Uncle, Cousin, Friend and a Fighter passed away on October 17, 2024. He was born in Philadelphia, PA on January 4, 1952, and raised in Tinton Falls, New Jersey, ultimately residing in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

He was still an active employee at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist High Point Regional...

Oct 16, 2024

Nina Maria Johnson was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 12, 1957. Nina was the first child born to Osa Johnson. Nina accepted Christ at an early age and was a Saint Benedict the Moor Catholic Church member.

Nina is survived by her brother, Bryan Johnson; his wife, Christy; and their daughter, Christina. Nina's laughter, thoughts, and...

Oct 15, 2024

Alfreta "Freta" Denise Edwards, 65, daughter of Booker "BT" Edwards, Jr. and Thelma Mae Barkley, was born May 26, 1959 in Youngstown, Ohio. She was raised by a loving, devoted village of extended family.

She departed this life the morning of October 15, 2024 at the Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem, North Carolina, following...

Oct 14, 2024

Gwendolyn Harper Jones Wynn

Gwendolyn Harper Jones Wynn was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 31, 1939. She was the third of four children born to the late John Henry, Sr. and Dora Harper Jones.

Gwen, as she was affectionately called, began her early education at St. Benedict The Moor Elementary School, where she...

Oct 14, 2024

Mrs. Kristy Michelle Jones King, affectionately known to family and friends as, "Misty", "Blakgal", and "Chocolate", was born on January 28, 1971 to Earnestine D. Sides Jones and James Thomas Jones, Sr.  She departed this earthly life on October 14, 2024.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her daughter, Kelci D. King....

Oct 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Andre Major Taylor

Baby Andre Taylor, better known as "Major", gained his warrior wings on October 12, 2024.  Major was a handsome, resilient warrior who fought a mighty fight for 25 months of his 27 month earthly life.  Though Major's time was brief, his spirited soul was contagious to everyone who...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Anthony M. Davis, 57, passed away October 11, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church.

Oct 11, 2024

Hazel Heidi Brown was born on October 13, 1942 to the late Mary L. Williams and Roosevelt Williams.

She attended the New Rochelle Public School System where she graduated High School in 1960.

Hazel was accepted to the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York City where she did print work. This modeling career helped...

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Varetta Oates, 75, passed away October 9, 2024.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, October 18, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be...