obituaries

Aug 20, 2023

Rudolph Valentino Boone, Sr., born on July 20, 1927, in Norfolk, Virginia, gracefully reunited with the love of his life on August 20, 2023. He was preceded in passing by his cherished wife of 72 years, Sarah Elizabeth (Jenkins) Boone, who transitioned to glory in February 2022. Rudy Sr., born to the late Lizzie Miller Boone and Anderson Boone,...

Aug 18, 2023

Kenna Marie Cundiff was a bouncing baby girl, born on June 21, 2023. Kenna brought such happiness to her family and was the apple of everyone's eye. On August 18, 2023, our darling brown eyed bundle of joy made her triumphant entrance to Heaven. Although her time was not long, she was able to give those around her a...

Aug 17, 2023

Kevin Bernard Evans, 57, passed away Thursday, August 17, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Kevin was born July 18,1966 to the late Bobby Gene Evans and Christine Lane Evans. Kevin was affectionately known as "Lil Cat" or just plain old "Catfish."

Kevin was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Gene "Catfish" Evans; his maternal...

Aug 17, 2023

King James Franklin Booker was born July 12, 1964. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, and friend.

James departed this life on August 17, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Julia A. Walker; his mother, Georgia Mae Jordan; and his beloved nephew, Tony T. Crockett.

Aug 16, 2023

On Wednesday, August 16, 2023, our beloved, Donnie Howard Montgomery transitioned his earthly life peacefully after a very courageous battle with Acute Myeloid Leukemia.  Donnie was born September 12, 1960, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Kay France Eaddy-Montgomery and the late Roosevelt Montgomery.

Donnie was raised in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and attended WSFC Schools. He was a...

Aug 13, 2023

Aaron Donnell Jarrett, Sr. was born July 29, 1950 and passed away August 13, 2023 at Trellis of Winston-Salem.

He was educated by the WSFC school system where he completed his education at Paisley High School.  He worked for Clarios (formerly Johnson Controls Battery Division, Inc.) for 33 years until he retired.

He was a...

Aug 10, 2023

Mr. Michael O'Neil Blackmon, 71, was born August 27, 1951 to the late Marvin Blackmon, Sr. and Helen T. Blackmon in Winston-Salem, NC.  He gained his heavenly wings Thursday, August 10, 2023 after an extended period of illness.

Michael was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1969.  Known for his love of singing; while in...

Aug 4, 2023

Katie McKay Carpenter was born in Darlington County, South Carolina to Douck and Susanna McKay on March 30, 1935. Katie, a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend made her peaceful transition to her heavenly home on Friday, August 4, 2023.

At the age of 17, Katie moved to Winston- Salem, North Carolina. Katie was a...

Aug 1, 2023

Ms. Vendetta Hege was born on May 15, 1948 to Lucille and John Thomas Hege, Sr. She departed her life on August 1, 2023.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters,  Equilla Miller and Carolyn Hege; and brother, John Thomas Hege, Jr.

She leaves behind two children, Harold Hege and Tomica Hege...

Aug 1, 2023

Mr. Russell L. Moore was born on May 2, 1971 to the late Carsandra M. Koger in Winston-Salem, NC.  He departed this earthly life on August 1, 2023.

Russell was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools and was a graduate of East Forsyth High School where he was a football player. He was loved by so...

Jul 31, 2023

Mary Helen "Sweet" Denning was born August 18, 1944, in Winston- Salem NC, to the late James Willie Boozer and Tecora Tidwell Boozer. She entered into eternal life on July 31, 2023, peacefully at home.

Childtime Learning Center formerly employed her for over 20 years. She attended St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, where she...

Jul 29, 2023

Ms. Linda Faye McCorkle Rogers, 74, passed away July 29, 2023.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, August 4, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Memorial services will be held at a later date.

Jul 29, 2023

Sandra Elaine Tyson Patrick, 73, was born July 22, 1950 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Betty Tyson Caldwell of Winston-Salem and Johnie Poole of Bronx, New York. She was a member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Dennis Leach Sr., Pastor. There, she thoroughly enjoyed attending the Senior Women's Bible Study...

Jul 29, 2023

Victor Dee Davidson, II was born on March 11, 1983, in Winston-Salem, NC to Victor & Delphine Davidson. He peacefully transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on July 29, 2023, He leaves behind the most important loves of his life, wife, Crystal; and children, Victor "Trey" and Kennedi.

He is also survived by his...

Jul 24, 2023

McDaniel "Googie" Teeter, Jr. was born on July 9, 1952, in Charlotte, North Carolina, to the late McDaniel Sr. and Peggy Withers Teeter. God saw fit to call him home on Monday, July 24, 2023.

Dan was educated in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System and was a 1970 graduate of West Charlotte High School. Dan enlisted in the...

Jul 22, 2023

Thomas Joe Cunningham was the only son born to Joseph and Louise O'Leary Cunningham on October 16, 1943, in Charlotte, North Carolina.  He attended Piney Grove Baptist Church in Waxhaw, NC where he accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior.  Thomas was vocal about his relationship with Jesus and unashamedly shared his faith with his family, neighbors, and friends.

Jul 19, 2023

Toyoko Yonamine Townsend, age 90, was born on December 22, 1932 in the Shurikinjocho (Shuri) area of Naha, Okinawa, Japan, She died peacefully on July 19, 2023 in the presence of her family. Toyoko was affectionately known as "Grandma Toki" among her family and friends. She was the 7th of 8 children born to Saburo and Tsuru Yonamine. Toyoko...

Jul 18, 2023

Deacon John Henry Love, known to some as "Eddie", was born on December 31, 1950 to Mary Brown Love in Winston-Salem, NC.  He later moved to Greensboro, NC for a few years with his mother.  He departed this life on Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

He graduated from Dudley High School in...

Jul 18, 2023

Ricky Davis, Jr. was born on August 5, 1993 to Ilyse Turner and Ricky Davis, Sr. in Winston-Salem, NC.  He departed his life on July 19, 2023.

He attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. He loved sports and played football, basketball, and baseball.  Most of all he loved dogs.  He enjoyed music and the blues, and tennis shoes...

Jul 17, 2023

Mary Rachel Cameron was born November 3, 1937, in Florence County, SC, to the late Abraham Burroughs Sr. and Sarah Burroughs. She entered into eternal life on July 17, 2023, peacefully at home.

NC Baptist Hospital formerly employed her for over 30 years. She was a member of Hanes Memorial CME Church in Winston-Salem, NC, where she...