obituaries

Jul 17, 2023

On July 17, 2023, the Lord saw fit to send his angels to wrap their wings around our beloved husband, father, and friend, Mr. Alfonso Teasley George, escorting him into eternal peace and rest for a job well done.

Alfonso was born to the late Mr. and Mrs. Cebe and Alice George on January 27, 1947, in...

Jul 14, 2023

Geter McCoy Anderson, 89, affectionately known as "Gete" departed this earthly life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at Trinity Glen Senior Care Community in Winston-Salem, NC. Geter was born to the late Sally Kate and Roscoe Anderson on February 25, 1934, in Chatham, VA. He was a graduate of Pittsylvania County Schools. Geter was a construction worker for most...

Jul 14, 2023

Mr. Clarence George Pledger, known to many as " Chuckie or Chuck" was born June 6, 1960 to Betty and George Pledger.   He answered God's call and departed this earth early Friday morning, July 14, 2023.

He was a student in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system and worked as a general laborer prior to his initial...

Jul 12, 2023

Dwight Cornell Malloy, 68, was born on August 26, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to Nelson Malloy, Sr. and Rosa Lee Hill Malloy.  He passed in peace at home with his wife by his side during an extended illness on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 under Hospice Care in Garner, NC.

Dwight attended the local public schools and was...

Jul 11, 2023

Thomas Earl Ingram, a faithful servant, and loving family man, passed away on July 11, 2023. His life was marked by his commitment to his family, service to his community, his country, and above all, to his Lord. His faith took root at Center Grove Church where he was baptized on March 2016, igniting a hunger for the Word...

Jul 10, 2023

Justin Byron Summers affectionately known as Nuggie and Baby Boy entered into this world on November 12, 1979.  He was the second child of Cecil C. Summers and Robin S. Summers.  He transitioned from his earthly home to his eternal home on July 10, 2023.  He was a 1999 Graduate of North Forsyth High School and was accepted into...

Jul 8, 2023

Eunice D. Benson was born January 19, 1936 to the late Fred Davidson Sr. and Sadie Tillman of Wadesboro, NC. She transitioned to her heavenly home on July 8, 2023. Her early life education consisted of attending the Forsyth County School System, graduating with her diploma from Atkins High School.

On February 20, 1959, she married her...

Jul 6, 2023

Reflections of a Life Well Lived

Surrounded by family, music, and with prayer, Marion Elizabeth Freeman Williams was called home on the morning of July 6, 2023.

Marion was born September 8, 1929, in Orange, New Jersey to Stella Brown and Robert Freeman.  She was raised in a household of strong and determined women.  The...

Jul 4, 2023

Drusilla Ann Frazier was born May 23, 1957, to Cleveland and Hattie Frazier.  She departed this earthly life on July 4, 2023.  She was the youngest of two children.

She received her GED from Forsyth Technical Community College.  She dedicated her life to helping people who were ill.  She began as a Certified Nurses' Assistant working on...

Jun 29, 2023

Ms. Laticia Nichole Salter, 50, passed away June 29, 2023 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.

Viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, July 6, 2023 at Russell Funeral Home.

Jun 29, 2023

Theodros McKenzie Koumbis Mitiku was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 17, 1991 to Fassil Mitiku, PE and Dr. Kathy E. McKenzie-Mitiku. He started his life on a holiday and nearly ended on another holiday. Life was to be lived: an adventure: an oyster to find that glistening pearl. Theodros means "child of God" and he had many names…Theo,...

Jun 26, 2023

Syveria Annette Hauser was born May 13, 1962 to the late Osa M. Johnson and Ralph Hauser.  She departed this earth on June 26, 2023.  She was one of three children that included Nina M. Johnson and Bryan (Christy) Johnson. Syveria was raised in Winston-Salem, NC.

Syveria graduated from Winston-Salem State University in May of 1984.  She...

Jun 23, 2023

On Saturday June 26, 1943, in Winston-Salem, NC Beatrice Loraine Lyles Williams became the third child born to the late Bravette and Beatrice Lyles. Her education began at Ephesus Junior Academy and was completed in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County public school system. Beatrice was of the Adventist faith for over seventy-five years having attended Ephesus Seventh-Day Adventist Church in...

Jun 23, 2023

Sarah Jane Sales Wilborn was born in Yadkinville, NC on July 7, 1953.  She gained her wings on June 23, 2023 at her home in Winston-Salem.

She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She was a faithful member of Mount Olive Baptist Church where she served on the choir and kitchen committee. She was a faithful servant of...

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs. Amell Jackson Ervin was born on April 3, 1935 to Frank and Rena Harry Jackson in Florence, SC. She met and married Deacon Albert Ervin, Sr. and moved to Thomasville, NC eventually settling down in Winston-Salem, NC. Mrs. Ervin was a resident of the Easton Community for 53 years and retired from Thomasville Furniture Company after many years...

Jun 21, 2023

On February 5, 1925, in Stuart, West Virginia, Lawrence William Moore was born to Ellis Moore and Lena Hagwood. When Lawrence was 2 years old, his family relocated to Pageton, West Virginia. He had 2 sisters, Vera Haley and Evelyn Schaffer (deceased); and 1 brother, Frank Moore (deceased).

Lawrence lost his dad at an early age but...

Jun 18, 2023

Mr. Jacques "Peddy" Settle, the son of the late Grady Nicholson and Shirley Spease, was born in Winston-Salem NC and attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.

He was a faithful member of Abundant Life Christian Ministries.

He was preceded in death by his father; paternal grandfather, Theodore Settle; maternal grandmother, Lurenda Settle; and sister,...

Jun 16, 2023

On Friday, June 16, 2023, Heaven rejoiced and welcomed our family's matriarch into the arms of her dear Savior.

Mable Sloan Hauser was born on August 15, 1927 in Belton, South Carolina to the late Ardie Mae Sloan King and raised by her grandfather Johnnie Sloan.

Mrs. Hauser was affectionately known...

Jun 15, 2023

David Meachem, Jr. entered this life on September 3, 1951, and departed peacefully on June 15, 2023, surrounded by his twin brother Donald, sister-in-law Josephine and other family members.

David was one of three children born to David Meachem, Sr., and Ruth Meachem.  David was a twin.  He and his brother Donald were inseparable, and they loved...

Jun 10, 2023

Trevon LaGene Mitchell - "Tre"- was born on November 7, 2006 in Cabarrus County to Cory Mitchell and the late Victoria Gonzales. He passed away on June 10, 2023 and will be remembered for his outgoing personality, infectious smile, sense of humor and loyalty to his friends. At the time of his passing, Tre was a student in the...