obituaries

Oct 12, 2023

On October 12, 2023 the constellations welcomed another star. Mr. Orville Wyatt Mason, Jr. was a great father, loving husband, awesome leader, generous provider, and a fierce protector of his wife and son. Born in Los Angeles, California, on March 31, 1932 he was a very industrious, educated, and talented man.

He began his musical education at...

Oct 8, 2023

Mr. Calvin Cunningham, Sr. 34, passed away unexpectedly on October 8, 2023.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, October 14, 2023 at Red Bank Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend James Clyburn, Sr. officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

Oct 7, 2023

2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV) - "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, and I have kept the faith."

Brother Eric Tyrone Turner "AKA RED," departed his earthly home and transitioned to his heavenly home to rest on October 07, 2023, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home with family at his bedside.

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Oct 4, 2023

Anthony Willis Yarborough was born to the late Pency Mills Yarborough and the late Andrew Lee Yarborough, III in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 20, 1953.

He attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and was a member of the 1972 graduating class of East Forsyth High School.

Anthony began his early Christian education at...

Oct 1, 2023

Lela Bell Wherry was an identical twin born on December 28, 1939, the third child born to the union of the late Jannie Lee (Watson) and John Davis in Schlater, Mississippi.

Lela grew up on a farm where she loved taking care of animals. She was kind and gentle - always willing to help others.

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Sep 30, 2023

Our beloved Sister Gwendolyn Ross Timbers was born on September 26, 1942 to the late Lillie Black in Charlotte, NC.  As a Charlotte native, Gwendolyn attended the CMS Public Schools. She graduated from West Charlotte High School in 1960.

After high school, she then attended Piedmont Community College where she received her Associate in Health Care Services....

Sep 30, 2023

Michael Linwood Baker, II was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 5, 1975.

He was a graduate of Parkland High School.

He passed away on September 30, 2023 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

He leaves behind to cherish precious memories, his wife, Melissa Baker; his three sons, Trey Baker, Antwon Baker, and...

Sep 29, 2023

Perlicer Vann Johnson, aged 68, also known as "PC" passed away on September 29, 2023 in Winston Salem, NC. He was born on February 27, 1955 in Winston Salem, North Carolina to Perlicer Johnson Sr. and Betty Jean Johnson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Mary Johnson and Sandra Johnson Hood. Perlicer is survived by...

Sep 27, 2023

Evelyn Gholston Hicks, affectionately known as "Earline", was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 2, 1938 and received her heavenly wings on September 27, 2023.

Evelyn was born to Earl Thompson and Roberta Gholston, both preceded her in death.  She was raised by her aunt and uncle, Robert and Katie Gholston, who also preceded her in death....

Sep 24, 2023

Ms. Paula Mimms Baker, 72, was born October 24, 1950 and passed away September 24, 2023 in Kernersville, NC.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Sep 23, 2023

Mr. Ernest Rennard Dubose, aka "Cuda" was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 6, 1953. He departed this life peacefully in his sleep at home on September 23, 2023.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie May Dubose; his father, Ernest Jackson; three brothers, Phil Dubose, Ernest Jackson and Ben Dubose; one son, Ernest Rennard...

Sep 22, 2023

Ms. Margaret Covington, daughter of the late Samuel Mack Thomas and Reverend Minnie Broadway Thomas, was born August 9, 1928 in Anson County, North Carolina. Margaret was one of thirteen children. All of her siblings preceded her in death.

Margaret, affectionately known as "Mork", was kind and sassy. In her youth, she attended the Fairview Church of...

Sep 22, 2023

Mr. Willie Crawford Johnson, Sr., 88, was born on August 18, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC to Fred and MaeBelle Crawford.  He departed this life on Friday, September 22, 2023.

He was a graduate of Atkins High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a...

Sep 22, 2023

David Lee Lumpkin (affectionately known to the family as Dipper and to friends as "Lump") was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 29, 1955, to the late Martha Elizabeth Cuthrell Lumpkin and Frank William Lumpkin, Jr.  He attended Winston-Salem Public Schools and graduated from East Forsyth High School. David had many talents in the arts, he could draw, sing,...

Sep 21, 2023

Reverend Arthur Eldridge, a devoted servant of God and a beloved member of the community, peacefully entered eternal rest on Thursday, September 21, 2023.  Born on October 4, 1930 in Rural Hall, NC, Arthur was the son of the late Leslie and Alta M. Eldridge.

Arthur's journey through life was marked by his unwavering faith and commitment...

Sep 21, 2023

John Dwight Segers, Jr. was born on May 18, 1968 to the late Sharon Diane Young and John Dwight Segers. He is survived by his wife, Maria Alexandre; four children, John Segers III, Jonathan Alexandre, Javier Miranda and Jayden Alexandre; his father, Ronald Young, Sr. He leaves to cherish his loving memories, one sister, Kimmilli Segers Jackson; two brothers,...

Sep 21, 2023

"And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose." (Romans 8:28)

Delores Raysor Smallwood was born June 27, 1947 to the parentage of Reverend Fred Raysor and Mrs. Geneva Raysor in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She was the youngest child of eight...

Sep 21, 2023

John Ervin Miller was born January 4, 1942 and passed on Thursday, September 21, 2023 in Oklahoma City, OK surrounded by his family.  He was the fourth child born to Luther and Emma Leitzsey Miller who preceded him in death.  John grew up in Forsyth County and attended the public schools.  Shortly after graduating from Atkins High School, he...

Sep 14, 2023

James Givens was a loving husband, father and a "father figure" to many.  He was a generous and caring brother, neighbor and friend.  He valued family above all and championed for the "little man".  He was quick to share a smile, humble in spirit and loved by many.

James Givens, 80, departed this life unexpectedly on the...

Sep 14, 2023

Mary Magdalene Williams Webster, 94, was born August 17, 1929 in Florence, South Carolina to the late Eugene White and Annie Bell Bryant. She entered into eternal rest peacefully on September 14, 2023 with family by her side. Her journey on this earth may have come to an end, but the legacy of resilience and tenacity she leaves behind...