Abron Griffin
Feb 24, 2007
Retired Master Sgt. Abron Griffin, Sr., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 24, 2007 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. He was born February 25, 1935 to Alice Gilmore and Floyd Griffin in Duncan, Mississippi. Mr. Griffin was a retired Master Sergeant, Army Airborne Ranger having served with the Army 82nd Airborne, 17th Cav. While serving his country, Mr....
John Lee Transou
Feb 22, 2007
On February 22, 2007, God called Mr. John Lee Transou home to glory from Brookstone Retirement Center in Lexington, NC. He was born on April 16, 1919 to John Henry Transou and Martha Sprinkle Transou. He graduated from Dunbar High School in Lexington, NC and served in the United States Army. He was a member of Goodwill Baptist Church and...
Isaac Mr. Seabrooks
Feb 22, 2007
Mr. Isaac Seabrooks of Columia, SC passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2007 at Richland Memorial Hospital in Columbia, SC. He is locally survived by two sisters, Annie Witherspoon and Janie Seabrooks both of Winston-Salem, NC; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 26, 2007 at 2:00 PM from...
Leona B. Wilkins
Feb 19, 2007
Dr. Leona B. Wilkins, born in Winston-Salem, NC on February 9, 1922, passed away on February 19, 2007 in Atlanta, GA. She is survived by her sister, Mrs. Frankie W. Spearman; a niece, Mrs. Katherine S. (Billy) Greer; great-nieces, Ms. Kimberly L. and Miss Bree A. Spearman, and Miss Leah M. Greer; nephews, Mr. George H. Dunlap, Mr. Haywood P....
Samuel Earl Brake, Sr.
Feb 19, 2007
Samuel Earl Brake, Sr. of 3730 Shepard Hill Road, Kernersville, NC was born on February 21, 1958 in Nash County, NC to Sam Pete and Ethel Brake. He departed this earthly life to be in the presence of the Lord on Monday, February 19, 2007. Sam attended Nash County Public Schools and attended North Carolina Central University. Sam and Alicia...
Latitia Thomas Mrs. Gray
Feb 18, 2007
Mrs. Latitia Thomas Gray, 54, of Malvern, PA and formerly of Winston-Salem, NC departed this life on Sunday, February 18, 2007 after an extended illness. She was born to Mrs. Betty Ann Thomas and Mr. Arthur Lee Holmes. Mrs. Gray graduated from North Forsyth High School and was a member of Genesis Victory Outreach Center. She was preceded in death...
Mattie Mrs. Dent
Feb 18, 2007
Mrs. Mattie Dent of 1445 N. Woodland Avenue passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2007. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 23, 2007 at 4:00 PM from the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Deacon Bill Sides officiating. The family visitation will be held from 3:30 PM until 4:00 PM on Friday at the Chapel.
Ruth Juanita Swinney Haith
Feb 18, 2007
Ruth Juanita Swinney Haith of 2003 East 14th Street made the transition from Labor to Reward on Sunday, February 18, 2007. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 20, 1922 to Thomas L. and Claudia Gainey Swinney. Ruth's educational experiences were cultivated at Columbia Heights Elementary, Atkins High, Winston-Salem Teachers College from which she received the BS Degree in...
Mozelle Warren
Feb 18, 2007
On June 10, 1918, a bouncing baby girl was born in Forsyth County to John and Inez Miller Chambers who they named, Mozelle Inez. Mozelle was educated in the Forsyth County School s at Kernersville Elementary and Atkins High School. During her early years, she became a member of Providence Baptist Church of Kernersville, NC of which she served as...
Miriam Jean Graham Gerald
Feb 15, 2007
Miriam Jean Graham Gerald of 2816 Drewry Lane , was born on March 8, 1938 to Charlie E. Graham and Mrs. Gertrude Lash Graham in Winston-Salem , NC . She departed this life on Thursday, February 15, 2007 after an extended period of illness. At an early age, Miriam accepted Christ as her Savior and was baptized at Mt. Zion...
Ina M. Hairston
Feb 14, 2007
Mrs. Ina M. Hairston, 86, formerly of 2805 Rosemary Drive, was a patient at Reynolds House with extended illness for eight years, and moved to hospice as her health decline, she passed away at 7:55 pm Wednesday, February 14, 2007. She was a native of Charlotte, NC born March 31, 1920 to Harvey and Macie Massey. She had resided in...
Lorene Hairston Ziglar
Feb 8, 2007
Mrs. Lorene Hairston Ziglar of 170 Bay Street, Rural Hall, NC passed away on Thursday, February 8, 2007 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. She was born on February 19, 1936 to Mrs. Nellie S. Hairston and Mr. William "WILL" Oaks of Rural Hall, NC. Mrs. Ziglar was preceded in death by her daughter, Martha Hairston; her parents; three...
Doris Smith Monk
Feb 6, 2007
Mrs. Doris Smith Monk of Winston-Salem was taken by God to Heaven on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2007. Doris was the first born to Annie M. Smith and the Rev. Harry Alexander Smith. A graduate of Atkins High School and Winston-Salem State University, she began her teaching career in Lexington and later retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, where she...
Nellie Lee Horton Sullivan
Feb 4, 2007
Mrs. Nellie Lee Horton Sullivan, 87, of Winston-Salem, NC, went home to be with her heavenly father on Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the Wake Forest University/ Baptist Medical Center. Nellie began this life on February 9, 1919 in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. She was united in holy matrimony to Handy Benjamin Sullivan on February 5, 1935 She was preceded...
Felo Roseboro Hennie
Feb 3, 2007
An angel was dispatched on Saturday, February 3, 2007 and called Felo Roseboro Hennie of 1625 E 3rd Street to her final resting place. She was the last child surviving out of seventeen children born on William Roseboro, Sr. and Janie Gettys Roseboro McKinney. She was born and raised in York County, South Carolina and spent most her adult life...
James Jr. Waddy
Jan 30, 2007
James Waddy Jr. was born on May 4, 1964, to James Waddy and Juanita Waddy in Inglewood, Calif. Our beloved son, father, brother, uncle and cousin was called home on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2007, after a prolonged illness. James graduated from Ridgewood High School in Ridgewood, N.J., in June, 1982. James was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army in 1984...
James C. Wingate
Jan 29, 2007
Mr. James C. Wingate passed away quietly and peacefully, just as he sojourned on Earth, on Monday, January 29, 2007 at his residence after a brief period of illness. He was affectionately known as "UNCLE MACK" by all, including his extended family and closest friends. Mr. Wingate was born January 20, 1915 in Darlington , SC to James and Ellen...
William Frederick Hairston
Jan 28, 2007
Mr. William Frederick Hairston, 87, of 2500 Atlee Street, passed away on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born on April 19, 1919 in Winston-Salem, NC to Rufus Reynolds Hairston and Emma Hughes Hairston. He graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University) with a B.S. in Education. He also attended West Virginia State College...
Sarah Carpenter
Jan 28, 2007
Mrs. Sarah Carpenter, 44, of 4217 Rosa Street, Winston-Salem, NC entered into eternal rest on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center. She was born on March 9, 1962, the daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Willie and Ethel Brown. She was educated in the public schools of New Hanover County. At an early age, she joined Shiloh Missionary Baptist...
Lenora Roseboro
Jan 28, 2007
Mrs. Lenora Roseboro of Winston-Salem, NC departed this earthly life on Sunday, January 28, 2007 at Forsyth Medical Center after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Earl Roseboro; her parents, Jocephus & Clara Harris; and her brother, Nathaniel Harris. She leaves to cherish her memories her daughter, Marie Parson of Trinity, NC, Shirley Sterling...