obituaries

Dec 29, 2023

Jannie Mae Singletary Gethers was born in Lake City, SC on January 6, 1937. She graduated from Carver High School in Lake City, SC. She retired from ARA services after over 30 years of service.

Jannie was a member of Ladies of Distinction and enjoyed attending church. She spent much of her time cooking, baking, watching game...

Dec 29, 2023

Mr. Charlie Byrom Sr., 92, quietly departed this life on December 29, 2023 at Trinity Glen Nursing Home in the care of Family, Trinity Glen Nursing Home Staff, Administrators, and Trellis Hospice Supportive Care Personnel.

Charlie Byrom Sr. was born September 4, 1931 in Macon County, Georgia to late Mr. James Eugene Byrom and Beulah Mae Williams...

Dec 29, 2023

Kennine Doblas Pollard, 58, of Winston-Salem, NC was born to Paul and Yvonne Doblas in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on June 6, 1965. Kennine was educated from elementary to high school in Irvington, New Jersey.  She later attended Essex County Community College and Summerset to further her education in nursing studies.  She later joined the US Army in 1986 as a...

Dec 27, 2023

Rufus Darnell Reid was born to the late Duval Robert Reid and the late Queen Esther Reid in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on June 13, 1949.

He attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and was an avid tuba player in the marching band of John W. Paisley High School.

Rufus gave honorable service for his...

Dec 26, 2023

Ronald Kilgore, Sr., a cherished figure in Winston-Salem, NC, known for his kindness and his remarkable talents as a host and cook, peacefully departed this life on December 26, 2023. He was born in Shelby, NC, to John M. Kilgore and Ernestine Kilgore.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his siblings, Dardanita Hampton, John...

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Eric A. Adams, 52, a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was born to the late Brenda and Thomas Adams on May 8, 1971. He passed unexpectedly on December 25, 2023.

Often called "E Man" by close friends and relatives, he was a die-hard Dallas Cowboys fan. And you couldn't tell him anything about his Cowboys.

Dec 25, 2023

Mr. Christopher Dewayne Jenkins, Sr. also known as "Jenx" departed from this world unexpectedly on December 25, 2023, leaving behind a legacy that radiates warmth, dedication, and a profound love for the culinary arts. Born on March 1, 1971, in Winston-Salem, NC, he was not only a cherished member of his community but also a beloved figure in the...

Dec 23, 2023

Lorie Ann "Peanut" Thompson Hickman, 63, transitioned peacefully Saturday December 23, 2023. She was born Friday, May 13, 1960 to Bernice Martin Thompson and Robert Lorenzo Gray.

She completed her formal education at Forsyth Technical Community College earning her A.A.S in Human Services. She was employed by RHA until her health declined. She was very dedicated to...

Dec 23, 2023

Carolyn Ann Matthews Marlin was a child of God and was called home to her Heavenly Father December 23, 2023. She was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 7, 1945, to William and Dorothy Matthews.

Carolyn graduated from Atkins High School on June 6, 1963. She retired from AT&T, formally Western Electric where she made many friends...

Dec 23, 2023

Shirley McCall Fennell, a formidable advocate for civil rights, a pillar of her community, and a cherished matriarch, passed away December 23, 2023, at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on May 19, 1946, in Winston-Salem, NC, as the fifth of seven children to Rev. George James McCall and Pearl Baynes McCall Clinard.

Her...

Dec 22, 2023

Lewis Earl Welch, 73, affectionately known as "Rick", passed away on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was born on June 24, 1950 to Lewis Sims and Nannie Ruth Welch in Winston-Salem, NC. He attended the Forsyth County Schools graduating from Carver High School. Upon graduation, he would become a full-time employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he remained...

Dec 19, 2023

Christopher Leronne Brown, Sr., 52, was born January 21, 1971 to Cynthia B. Hall and Ernest Nicholas.  He passed away unexpectedly on December 19, 2023 after a brief illness.

He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and was a truck driver by trade.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Cynthia B. Hall; three aunts,...

Dec 17, 2023

Ms. Maxine Jones was born on September 23, 1945, in Olanta, South Carolina to Woodrow Jones and Pearl Lee Melvin Dubose. She departed this life on Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her residence in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by her family.

She was a graduate of Paisley High School and Russell Business College. She was previously employed with...

Dec 16, 2023

"The Lord is my Shepherd; I shall not want...."

Justin Romard Kay, 47, passed away surrounded by his loving family at his home on Saturday, December 16, 2023.

Justin was born on March 3, 1976. There is surely a loving welcoming committee there to meet him; his paternal grandparents, Mary H. and Willie B. Kay;...

Dec 15, 2023

Donna L. Simpson, 69 years of age, transitioned to her next phase of life on Friday, December 15, 2023 peacefully in her home with loving family by her bedside. She was born at McKeesport Hospital and raised in Chairton, PA by her mother and father, LeAndrew and Charlie-Mae Parks Crutchfield and was one of eight siblings.

In...

Dec 15, 2023

Clayton Alexander Reid was born on May 25, 1938 to Duval Robert Reid and Queen Esther Burrell. He was the second oldest child of nine children. Clayton served in the military. He was in the U. S. Army and served over 16 years as an enlisted officer. During his time in the military, Clayton fought in the Vietnam War....

Dec 15, 2023

Deacon Nathaniel Timothy Clemons, Jr. was born on July 29, 1950 in Franklin County, NC to Nathaniel Clemons, Sr. and Orester Clemons.  He graduated from Wake County, NC School System.

He then began working for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School system as a teacher for 30 plus years at the Career Center where he retired. He also worked...

Dec 12, 2023

Leon "Popcorn" Sutton, 90, was called home on December 12, 2023. He was a proud US Army Veteran and was employed by the city of Winston-Salem for many years.

He leaves behind a devoted friend of 62 years, Barbara Humphries; two daughters, Altheresa (Eddie) Howard and Deidre Robinson; one beloved son, Jerone Robinson; three grandchildren; three sisters,...

Dec 9, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ellen Jones

July 27, 1935 – December 9, 2023

Mary Ellen Hairston Jones departed this life peacefully on December 9, 2023 at her home in Walkertown, NC.  She was born July 27, 1935 in Belews Creek, NC to the late William Hairston and Murphy Scales...

Dec 8, 2023

Mr. Ricky Watkins, 68, passed away December 8, 2023.

A visitation and viewing will be held from 12:00noon until 2:00pm Monday, December 18, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.