obituaries

Sep 10, 2024

Carolyn Wardlow Campbell was born on September 6, 1955 in Winston-Salem, NC. After a lifetime of caring for others, she passed away on September 10, 2024. She attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, continued her education degree in nursing. She was employed by Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center where she was the floor nurse on the memory care unit for 27 years....

Sep 9, 2024

Mrs. Roxie Ann Burns

Sunrise: August 27, 1953 - Sunset: September 9, 2024

Mrs. Roxie Ann Burns passed away on the morning of September 9,2024 at her home which she shared with her husband of 33 years, and was surrounded by her family. Roxie was born August 27, 1953 here in the city of Winston-Salem....

Sep 8, 2024

Clifton Vernard Bowie of Kernersville, North Carolina transitioned peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 after a brief illness.

Called by family and friends, "Vernard", "Clif", and "Bowie", he was born in Kernersville, NC on October 6, 1937 to Edna Mathews, Sylvester Roebuck, and his adoptive father, Napoleon Bowie, all of whom preceded him in death.

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Sep 8, 2024

Kevin Matthew Davis, 40, was born on April 13, 1984 to the late Betty Gail Davis and Kenis Montgomery Carter, Jr in Winston-Salem, NC. He always tried to live his life to the fullest even if he was scared. He was an absolutely wonderful person, both inside and out. He had a heart of gold. Kevin was a dedicated...

Sep 8, 2024

Mr. Reginald Eugene Cloud, affectionally known as "Red", departed this life peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024 at the age of 70, in Winston-Salem NC.  He was born to the late James Nebraska Cloud, Sr. And Elsie Mae Davis Cloud, on June 8, 1954.  He attended the local public schools and grew up in Happy Hill Gardens.  Red was...

Sep 7, 2024

Marian "Midget" Friende Brower transitioned to her heavenly home on Saturday evening, September 7, 2024 at the age of 100.  Marian was born August 18, 1924, in Kernersville, N.C., one of seven children of Leone and Walter Friende, both deceased.

She was a graduate of Teachers' College (now Winston-Salem State University), in Winston-Salem, N.C.  Her exemplary teaching...

Sep 7, 2024

On Saturday, September 7, 2024 God dispatched his Angels to Forsyth Medical Center to pick up Robin L. Scott. Robin was born on July 6, 1961 to the late June Black and Fannie Harrison in Winston-Salem, NC. Robin graduated from West Forsyth High School in 1979 and continued her education at Rutledge Business College.

Robin was a...

Sep 6, 2024

Tramona Sharice Edwards of Winston Salem, transitioned from earth to our heavenly Father September 6, 2024, at Willow Valley Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation following a period of illness due injuries sustained from a car accident. She was born on October 31, 1992, to Mr. Cedric Edwards and Ms. Mona Oakes in Winston Salem, NC.

Tramona was...

Sep 5, 2024

A famous writer once said, "We make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give".

If that is true, then Melvin Decosta Plummer had a great life. He was the most giving person I've ever known. And judging from the nodding heads I see in front of me, it seems that...

Aug 31, 2024

Helene Felicia King was born in Alexandria, VA to the late John and Olivia Snyder on May 13, 1937.

Helene graduated from Parker-Gray High School. She met the love of her life Bernard King and married him on September 6, 1957. From this beautiful union their daughter LaFaye was born.

In her late adulthood, she...

Aug 30, 2024

"I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Finally, there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give to me on that Day, and not  to me only but also to all who have loved His appearing." 2 Timothy 4:7-8

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Aug 28, 2024

Wilhelmina B. Long, 97, born to William Bell and Ollie Hart Bell, December 17, 1926, in Orangeburg, South Carolina, was the youngest of eleven siblings.  Wilhelmina passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 28, 2024.

At the age of five, Wilhelmina and her mother relocated to Winston-Salem, North Carolina where she later fell in love, discovered her calling as...

Aug 28, 2024

Dwayne Leander Hughes was born on October 28, 1960, in Winston Salem, NC and was called home to glory on Wednesday August 28, 2024.

In his early adult years, he was a seaman in the United States Navy. Following his retirement from the US Navy, he was employed by the City of Winston Salem, S.M.O, and Winston...

Aug 27, 2024

Shenita Jordan Cobbins passed away August 27, 2024 at the age of 57 in Pfafftown, North Carolina. She was born on January 30, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio and was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Jordan, Sr. and Mary "Thompson" Jordan.

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Aug 25, 2024

Mrs. Queen Elizabeth McCummings, 75, of passed away August 25, 2024 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Aug 21, 2024

Dr. Shawn Raynard Alexander, a much-cherished individual known for his kind, humorous and loving personality, left us on August 21, 2024. Born on March 24, 1968, Shawn lived a life filled with an extraordinary passion of caring and service towards others.

Shawn is survived by his parents, Dr. Betty and Mr. Reginald Alexander; his brother, Joseph Alexander...

Aug 20, 2024

Oscar Charles Pilson Sr., born in Henry County, Virginia, was the son of Reverend Alfred Pilson and Olivia Johnson Pilson. He was married to Eleanor Coleman Pilson, who survives him.

In addition to his wife, Oscar is survived by two children: Oscar Charles Pilson II (Catherine) and Melanie Pilson; two sisters: Gloria Pilson of Bassett, VA, and...

Aug 19, 2024

Rosetta Williams, known affectionately as "Teeny", was born on January 8, 1948 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Fred Hall and Sarah Steele.  Rosetta graduated from Atkins High School and thereafter entered the workforce.  She spent the majority of her professional career as a seamstress for Lucia and was able to retire from her role with Corning Cable...

Aug 18, 2024

Valeria Annice Thompson, known affectionately as "Ms. Val", passed away on August 18, 2024, at the age of 73 in Winston Salem, North Carolina. Born on January 26, 1951, in Winston Salem, she was the daughter of Luther Zeb Eldridge, Jr. and Sarah "Annie" Sheppard. Ms. Val grew up in the same city where she was born, graduating from...

Aug 18, 2024

James Bernard Williams of Winston-Salem, NC was born on October 24,1959. He passed away on Sunday August 18th, 2024.

James was preceded in death by his mother, Edith Williams Chaskley; sister, Debbie Williams; and brother, Walter Gray.

He is survived by his longtime partner, Cheryl Poteat; brother, Charles (Doretha) Williams; son, James Devalin (Tamara) Williams;...