Susanne Bridges
Dec 31, 2008
In the early morning hour on December 31, 2008 God called His daughter Susanne Wingate Bridges; our family Matriarch, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend; to his heavenly home. Ms. Susanne Bridges daughter of Elizabeth Abraham was born in Darlington, SC on November 27, 1951. Upon her death she was a member of Second New Bethel Baptist Church, pastor Shannon...
Gladys Victoria Jefferson Williams
Dec 30, 2008
Gladys Victoria Jefferson Williams, 84, transitioned from earth to glory on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was a native of Mayesville, SC and has lived in Winston-Salem for 65 years. She was married the late Robert James Williams Sr. She was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church for over 60 years and retired from Medical...
William P. Fennell
Dec 30, 2008
Mr. William Perry Fennell, of 128 Old Warsaw Road, Kenansville, NC transitioned on Tuesday, December 30, 2008 at Duke Hospice at the Meadowlands, Hillsborough, NC following a lengthy illness. He was born on November 13, 1933 in Rose Hill, NC to Joseph and Eula Mae Lee Fennell. He was a faithful member of Rose Hill First Baptist Church, where he...
Susie Ann Greer
Dec 29, 2008
Susie Ann Greer was born November 11, 1936 in Winston-Salem, NC to Isabelle and Hissie Lane, Sr. She was called home December 29, 2008. She worked for Forsyth County School System for over 17 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Hissie Lane, Jr. and Wade Lane; one sister, Betty Lane Adams; and one beloved son,...
Mother Elsie Mae Allen-Flake
Dec 28, 2008
Mother Elsie Mae Allen-Flake, the daughter of the late Frank and Lula Ingram Allen and matriarch of the Allen family was born on December 25, 1912 in Anson County, NC and entered into eternal rest on Sunday, December 28, 2008 at the Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. Mother Flake's entire life was dedicated to nurturing and caring for others as...
Ora Porter
Dec 26, 2008
Ora Porter was born on September 2, 1915 in Whitmire, SC to the late Carrie Johnson McCracken Hipps. She departed this world to the loving hands of the Father on December 26, 2008. She is survived by a daughter, Donzella Tyson; granddaughter, Stephanie Tyson (Vivian Joiner); grandsons, Gerry Tyson Sr. (Alicia Gilreath), Herbert Tyson Jr., and five great grandchildren, several...
Robert Dennis Jackson
Dec 23, 2008
Mr. Robert Dennis Jackson, Jr. departed this life on December 23, 2008 at Forsyth Medical Center. Robert was born December 24, 1929 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Robert Dennis and Minnie Bynum Jackson. He attended 14th Street Elementary, Atkins High School (Class of 1947) and earned a Bachelor of Science degree (B.S) in Elementary Education from Winston-Salem Teachers College...
Maurice Anthony Clarke-Ray
Dec 17, 2008
Mr. Maurice Anthony Clarke-Ray, 23 was born in Queens, New York. He departed this life on December 17, 2008 in Winston-Salem, NC. He was baptized at an early age in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended Barnwell County public schools, Lorrance Middle School, Glenn High School and he graduated in June 2003 from Barnwell high School. He also attended DeVry University, Atlanta,...
Lewis Wilton Smith
Dec 17, 2008
Mr. Lewis Wilton Smith, 90, of 2536 Amhurst Street, was born in Wilkinsville (Gaffney), SC to Lewis Wilton and Maggie Jefferies Smith. He passed away on Wednesday, December 17, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. In 1941 he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Gwyn Smith. To this union three children were born – two of which died...
Tiffany Layetta Scales
Dec 12, 2008
Tiffany Layetta Scales was born on December 19, 1972 in Winston-Salem, NC to Toney and Saundra Scales. Tiffany was called to eternal rest and peace on December 12, 2008. She grew up embraced with biblical teaching surrounding her. She was one with a humble spirit and contrite heart. Tiffany was known everywhere she went by the spirit of joy she...
Eddice Blackshear Martin
Dec 12, 2008
Mrs. Eddice Blackshear Martin, 91, of 801 Rankin Street, passed away, Friday, December 12, 2008 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was born July 18, 1917 to Frank and Laura Clark Blackshear in Abbeville, Georgia. She was educated in the public schools of Atlanta, Georgia and received her nursing degree from Grady Hospital Nursing School in Atlanta. Mrs....
Sallie Odessa Woodruff
Dec 11, 2008
On December 11, 2008, God dispatched His angels to take our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, to her heavenly home. Mrs. Sallie Odessa Woodruff was born November 12, 1917 to David and Lizzie Yokley in Davie County. After her father's passing, her mother later married Albert Raper. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sanford, Sr.; two brothers,...
Tomeka Denise Mckey
Dec 10, 2008
Tomeka Denise McKey "Meady," passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2008 at Carolina Medical Center, Charlotte, NC. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Friday, December 19, 2008 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Cora Moore Edwards
Dec 9, 2008
Mrs. Cora Moore Edwards, the daughter of Mr. Thomas Stukes and Hattie Stukes, was born November 17, 1929. She departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2008 at her home. She was educated in Forsyth County at Atkins High School and worked at Baptist Hospital for a long period of time. Mrs. Edwards was a member of Hanes C.M.E. Church,...
Khalid Prince
Dec 6, 2008
Master Khalid Prince, 15, of Winston-Salem was called home December 6, 2008 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem. He was born March 30, 1993 in Winston-Salem to Kimba Prince and Carlester Massey. Khalid was a member of First Alliance Church. "KP" or "Prince" as he was affectionately known was educated in Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He...
Myrtle Katherine Hairston Dervin
Dec 2, 2008
Our loving mother, Myrtle Katherine Hairston Dervin was born June 27, 1932 in Friendship, North Carolina to Paul and Helen Lindsay, and faithful Godparent, Carrie Hairston. She went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 2, 2008 after a very brief illness at Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center. She was preceded in death by...
Alphonso “Big Al” Capers
Dec 1, 2008
On Monday, December 1, 2008, Mr. Alphonso "Big Al" Capers Sr. passed away after a lengthy illness at Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Forsyth County November 8, 1949 to the late Earnest and Eloise Capers. He retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company after 30 years of service. He is survived by his...
Marie Antoinette Gregg
Dec 1, 2008
WINSTON-SALEM - "Well done my good and faithful servant…" On Monday, December 1, 2008 the Lord called one of his angels, Marie Antoinette Gregg home to be with him. She was 47. She was born August 9, 1961 in Valhalla, NY to Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gregg, Jr. Raised in White Plains, NY she attended White Plains public schools and...
Alfred “Buddy” Graham
Nov 28, 2008
Alfred "Buddy" Graham, Jr., 61 passed away on November 28, 2008 in Loris, SC. He was born to the late Alfred and Virginia Graham, Sr. on February 8, 1947 and graduated from high school in 1965. A Vietnam Veteran of the US Marines, a member of Union Baptist Church and a retiree of R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company, and worked with...
Alfreda Whaley Johns
Nov 24, 2008
Mrs. Alfreda Whaley Johns, daughter of Henry and Lula Anderson Whaley was born on November 24, 1929 in St. Matthews, SC. She was the oldest of four children born to this union. She departed this earthly life on Monday, November 24, 2008 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Winston-Salem, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...