William Edmond
Jun 5, 2009
Mr. William Howard Edmond departed this world June 5, 2009 after an extended illness. He was born in Mount Airy, NC May 8, 1927 to Richard Edmond and Maybelle Long Edmond. Mr. Edmond worked for the City of Winston-Salem Sanitation Division. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Irene Edmond; his brother, Robert Edmond; his sister, Maybelle...
Relford Sellers, Jr.
Jun 4, 2009
Relford Sellers, Jr. was born on January 17, 1925 to the union of Relford Sellers, Sr., and Alice Sellers in East Newark, NJ. Relford received his formal education in the Newark Public Schools. Upon graduation he was drafted into the United States Army. He served as a Corporal and was stationed in Europe for most of his military career. He...
Victor Mcclary
Jun 3, 2009
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course and I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness. II Timothy 4:6-8" On Tuesday morning, June 3, 2009 our beloved Victor Denard McClary, also...
Mary Purvis
Jun 3, 2009
Mrs. Mary G. Purvis, 87, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2009. She was preceded in death by her son, Willie Darby. She leaves to cherish her memory; two daughters, Patricia (Richard) Attucks and Loretta Purvis; two sons, Rev. William (Karen) Purvis, Sr. and Thurman (Pallas) Purvis; one daughter-in-law, Cora Darby; 13 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren;...
Nancy Conrad
May 28, 2009
Nancy Claybrook Conrad, 74 of 3530 Cortland Drive passed away May 28, 2009. She was born July 17, 1934 and was a Carver High School graduate. Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Wednesday, June 3, 2009 from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from Noon until 12:30 on...
Amber Guy
May 28, 2009
Ms. Amber C. Guy, 14, was born March 15, 1995 in Greensboro, NC to Lance H. Guy, Sr. and Tonya W. Guy. A special jewel was called home after a period of illness on Thursday, May 28, 2009 at Brenner Children' s Hospital. Amber was a loving and caring child with a zest for life and made a difference in...
Ethel Ray
May 26, 2009
"Well Done, Thy Good and Faithful Servant" Our beloved mother and sister, Mrs. Ethel G. Ray, went home to be with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. She was born to Matthew and Jeannie Mae Grant. She was raised by her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Willie Mae Carthron. She was preceded in death by one precious,...
Robert Davis
May 25, 2009
Mr. Robert Leander Davis (affectionately known as "Bob" or "Rock") of 2004 Orvid Street, Charleston, SC was born to the late Louvenia Ingram and Harry Scales on October 2, 1950. He departed this life on Monday, May 25, 2009 at the Medical University of South Carolina. Mr. Davis was employed by the Gale Triangle, Inc of Santa Fe Springs, CA....
German Dulin
May 24, 2009
Master German Rayshard Dulin, infant son of Richard Dulin, III and Rhonda K. Harris peacefully went to sleep on May 24, 2009. He is survived by two sisters, Jenifer Smith and Shykiema Johnson; one brother, Ledantae Harris of WV; grandparents, Annie L. Harris of Wadesboro, NC and Charles A. Leak and Shirley L. Leak both of Winston-Salem, NC; and a...
Betty Tillery
May 23, 2009
Betty Lucille Puryear Tillery was born January 25, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC, the seventh of eleven children to the late Robert Lewis Puryear, Sr. and Clara Irene Barnes Puryear. Her life expired on Saturday, May 23, 2009. Betty attended the public schools of Winston-Salem and graduated from Atkins High School in 1957 as a member of the Crown and Septer...
Bobby Garrett
May 23, 2009
Mr. Bobby Zear Garrett, son of the late James H. Garrett, Sr. and Mattie Nesbitt Garrett, was born April 21, 1936 in Spartanburg, South Carolina. He departed this life on Saturday, May 23, 2009. He was a 1954 graduate of Atkins High School. After graduating, he attended Winston-Salem Teachers College (WSSU). He served in the United States Army from 1962-1965....
Masie Clemmons
May 21, 2009
Masie Lee Clemmons passed away May 21, 2009 at 1:33pm at the Oak Forest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 22, 1926 to Russie "Dude" Clemmons and Carrie "Grandma" Adams Clemmons. She graduated from Atkins High School and later moved to New York, NY at the age of 17. Masie retired from Revlon Corporation...
Josephine Caldwell
May 18, 2009
Winston-Salem- On Monday, May 18 early in the morning, God dispatched His angel to carry His faithful servant to her final rest. Mrs. Josephine Amos Caldwell was born in Forsyth County on October 5, 1928. She attended the local schools including Carver High School, and the Adult Basic Education Class at Forsyth Technical Community College. Sister Caldwell or "Ma" as...
John Lindsey, Jr.
May 14, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC-John Wilbert Lindsey, Jr., 48 was born March 8, 1961 in Lexington, NC to Mr. John Wilbert Lindsey, Sr. and Maxine H. Lindsey. John was a 1979 graduate of East Forsyth High School. After graduation, he proudly enlisted into the United States Marine Corps and was a member of Platoon 1049. "Hoorah!!" John was a Semper Fidelis veteran and...
Joan Cardwell
May 13, 2009
On May 13, 2009, with her loving and devoted daughters by her side, Mrs. Joan Greenwood Cardwell quietly slipped away in comfort and peace. Mrs. Cardwell was born on January 1, 1936 to the late Fronia Elizabeth Millner Greenwood and the late Joseph Jackson Greenwood, in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the eldest of six children. On August 21, 1962, Joan...
Bessie Henderson
May 13, 2009
Mrs. Bessie Bigelow Henderson peacefully departed this life on Wednesday, May 13, 2009. She was born on September 27, 1928 in Caswell County to Maude Eva Bigelow. Bessie attended the local school system and graduated from Caswell County High School. Bessie also attended Winston-Salem Teacher's College, Forsyth Technical Community College, and LaMae Beauty College. Bessie was a member of Mt....
Milton Melton
May 9, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC-Milton McCoy Melton, Jr. of 137 Columbine Court left his earthly home on May 9, 2009 at his residence after a short illness. Mr. Melton was the son of Milton and Caline Melton and was a graduate of Carver High School. Mr. Melton lived most of his life in Winston-Salem and had many friends. He was preceded in death...
Mildred Goodwin
May 7, 2009
WINSTON-SALEM - Mildred Dean Goodwin, 83, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2009 at the Springwood Care Center. She was born in Winston-Salem and then the family later moved to Laurens, SC where she graduated from Sanders High School and The Philadelphia School of Nursing in Philadelphia, PA. She started her nursing career at Kate Bitting Hospital and retired from Forsyth...
Ardran Hampton
May 5, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC-Ardran Hampton, 53 departed this life on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 following an extended illness. She was born March 5, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC to Raymond and Ethel Hampton. Ardran was educated in the local schools and was a graduate of Parkland High School. She was an employee of Forsyth Medical Center for 34 years and was supervisor in...
Theodore Mcclennon
May 2, 2009
Winston-Salem, NC-Theodore "Ted" Ivy McClennon departed this life on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at his home. He was born December 30, 1926 in Winston-Salem, NC to John and Theola McClennon. He was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1944. Theodore served in the United States Army after which he attended Winston-Salem Teachers College, now known as Winston-Salem State...