Joann Cheeks
Jul 9, 2010
Mrs. JoAnn Robinson Cheeks, daughter of Marshall Werts and Mattie Robinson was born on June 16, 1940 in Winston-Salem, NC. On Friday July 9, 2010, God's angels descended from heaven to call her home. Mrs. Cheeks was preceded in death by her husband, Charles McKinley Cheeks, Sr. and her parents. After twenty-three years of service, Mrs. Cheeks retired from Forsyth...
Crandord Shore
Jul 6, 2010
Cranford Martin Shore was born May 9, 1913 in Pfafftown, NC to the late Wiley Alford Shore and Berlie Mae Martin Shore. He was the twelfth of seventeen children, five males and nine females. All of his siblings preceded him in death which afforded him as the last one to leave his earthly home on July 6, 2010. He grew...
Timothy Wilder, Jr.
Jul 5, 2010
Timothy Leon Wilder, Jr. transitioned on July 5, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born in Washington, NC on March 27, 1928 to Timothy and Jessie Wilder, Sr. He was an educator for forty years in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He was a graduate of North Carolina A&T State University. He is survived by two sons, Timothy (Cheryl)...
Mary Heath
Jul 4, 2010
Mrs. Mary Louise Hardy Heath was set free from this world, after 80 years, on Sunday, July 4, 2010 at Forsyth Hospital. She departed peacefully surrounded by her daughters, Doris Hardy Hughes and Patricia Ann Hardy, her granddaughter Margaret Hughes, and great grandsons Azaan, Amaad, Aamir, and Azekel, and an ex-care giver. For some 40 years, Ms. Heath resided at...
Melvin Neal
Jun 30, 2010
Melvin Wesley Neal was born on October 19, 1921 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on Wednesday, June 30, 2010 after a brief illness. He was the sixth of seven children born to Jefferson and Bertha Neal. He graduated with honors from Atkins High School in 1938 at which time he entered military service. A World War II veteran,...
Robert Murray,Jr.
Jun 28, 2010
Mr. Robert Murray, Jr. affectionately known to family and friends as "Bob" was born to Robert Murray, Sr. and Maybelle Murray on November 3, 1929 in Mullins, SC. He passed away June 28, 2010. Mr. Murray was a member of the United States Armed Forces and was a faithful member of the American Legion Post 220 for many years. He...
William Jackson
Jun 27, 2010
Mr. William Ray Jackson, son of Edith Jackson and Marvin Reid was born on May 30, 1951. He passed away on June 27, 2010. "KookooBoo" as he was known by family and friends attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and the Baltimore City Schools. He worked for E.G. Forrest Company for over 20 years and was a resident of Verdun...
Mozella T. Vinson
Jun 27, 2010
Mrs. Mozella Toland Vinson, 79 passed away June 27, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born in Asheville, NC on November 7, 1930. She attended Stephens Lee High School and was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Asheville, NC. She also attended the Church of Christ on Carver School Road in Winston-Salem, NC. She...
Sarah Smith
Jun 25, 2010
Mrs. Sarah Beatrice Smith, 79 departed her earthly home on June 25, 2010 at Forsyth Medical Center. "Bea" as she was known, was born in Winston-Salem to Brady, Sr. and Sarah Steele on April 29, 1931. "Bea" attended Atkins High School and traveled throughout the US and Germany while her husband served in the military. She was preceded in death...
Irene Hairston
Jun 17, 2010
Mrs. Irene Pace Hairston traveled through this life like a star in the universe, going on to heaven's eternal garden on June 17, 2010. She was born in Pfafftown, NC, the much adored daughter of Luther Wiley and Maude Clodfelter Pace. Her parents were strong followers of the teachings of Jesus Christ and encouraged her development in the Christian faith....
Helen Crutchfield
Jun 16, 2010
Ms. Helen Mumford Crutchfield, affectionately known to all as "Mama Helen" was born June 17, 1909 in Kernersville, NC. She went to her heavenly home on June 16, 2010. God's voice called out to her and she answered His call. Mama Helen was born one of fourteen children to the late Addie Warren Mumford and Elias Mumford. Mama Helen accepted...
Lorraine Davis Robinson
Jun 16, 2010
Mrs. Lorraine D. Robinson, 80 of 2308 Glenn Avenue passed away June 16, 2010 after a period of illness. She was born October 20, 1929 in Orangeburg, SC to James Davis, Sr. and Mattie Phillips Davis. Preceding her in death were her parents; her husband, Richard L. Robinson; and one child, Inell D. Gardner. Left to cherish her memories are...
Peggy Wiggins Mcintyre
Jun 15, 2010
Peggy Jean Wiggins McIntyre was born on September 27, 1961 in Spring Hope, NC to John W. Wiggins and Bernice Moss Wiggins. She peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, June 15, 2010 at the Wake Forest University/Baptist Medical Center. Peggy was a graduate of Southern Nash Senior High School in Bailey, NC and East Carolina University in Greenville, NC. She...
Rebecca Hopkins
Jun 9, 2010
Rebecca "Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." Matthew 11:28 Sgt. Rebecca Olivia Stokes Hopkins (Ret.) U.S. Army, of 908 Mar Don Hills Circle was born April 22, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to Mae Bell Stokes and the late Horace Stokes. She passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 9, 2010...
Joseph Chandler
Jun 7, 2010
Joseph Chandler, 30 passed away June 7, 2010. He is survived by his loving mother, Shelia Chandler and father, Johnny Cathcart; and sisters, Shenika Chandler (Niya and Tiaura), Teresia Warren (nephews). He will be missed. A memorial service will be held at 6pm Friday, June 11, 2010 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Morris Thompson, Sr.
Jun 6, 2010
Morris Julian Thompson, Sr. passed away June 6, 2010. He retired from R.J. Reynolds in 1987 after 31 years of service. He was a faithful member of United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church and he sang with the Twin City Choristers for 26 years. He is survived by his wife, Mary Kathryne Thompson; three daughters, Jacqueline Chavis (Paul), Roxanne Casey (Michael),...
Rosalind Bell
Jun 6, 2010
Ms. Rosalind D. Bell departed this life to be with her heavenly father on Sunday June 6, 2010. Ms. Bell was born on February 8, 1964 at Seymour Johnson A.F.B. Goldsboro, NC to Rupert W. Bell Jr. and Darline P. Bell. She Graduated from Mt. Tabor High School. She attended The University of Chapel Hill and later transferred to North...
Deborah Clyburn
Jun 6, 2010
On Sunday, June 6, 2010 our beloved Deborah M. Clyburn transitioned from earth to Heaven unexpectedly. Deborah was born in Winston-Salem, NC on December 4, 1954 to Arlis and Melisande Murray, Jr. She was a 1973 graduate of North Forsyth High School. She accepted Jesus Christ and was baptized at an early age. She met and married the love of...
Christopher Caviness
Jun 6, 2010
After courageously facing the challenges that life, as we know it, had to offer, our beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend answered that great call from our Father God to receive his reward early Sunday, June 6, 2010. Mr. Christopher Bernard Caviness was born in Greensboro, NC on October 8, 1968 to Ms. Dorothy Demps and the late Mr. Charles...
Anthony Fletcher
Jun 5, 2010
Mr. Anthony Curtis Fletcher entered life on October 13, 1958 and entered into rest on June 5, 2010. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Thomas and Libena Fletcher. "Tony" as he was affectionately known lived every day to the fullest. He enjoyed having a good hearty laugh while sitting on the porch with his friends sipping on a cup...