obituaries

Mar 29, 2023

On Wednesday morning, March 29, 2023, surrounded by her loving family, Constance Rita Russell, affectionately known as "Mama", "Cissy Baby", "Aunt Cissy", "Grandma", "Grànda" and "Queen" to her brother Shorty, transitioned from labor to reward. She left us all broken hearted, but her soul flew freely to meet the Lord, her parents, and siblings in Heaven.

She...

Mar 29, 2023

Mamie Elizabeth Thomas Hunter was born June 10, 1944 in Iredell County, NC to Tom and Elizabeth Thomas.  She was the fourth child of five- 3 sisters and 1 brother.  She departed this earthly life on March 29, 2023.

She attended the Statesville City Schools and then in the early 70's s made her journey to Winston-Salem,...

Mar 27, 2023

Eva Mae Butler Strickland was a devoted wife and caring mother who loved to serve her family and friends. She passed away quietly in her sleep on March 27, 2023, seven days after celebrating her 91st birthday.

Eva was the youngest of seven children born to John Butler and Rossie Fowler Butler.  The Butlers were farmers and...

Mar 26, 2023

Beverly Banner Whitsett, affectionately known as "Bev", and "Big B", was born on February 12, 1954 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Elmer F. and Valine S. Banner. On Sunday March 26, 2023 Beverly transitioned from earthly labor to heavenly reward at Oak Forest Rehabilitation Center in Winston- Salem, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, and...

Mar 25, 2023

Elizabeth Ann Treadwell, age 74, of Charlotte, NC was born December 15, 1948 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Frank B. Treadwell and Willie Mae Robinson. Elizabeth, affectionately known as "Ms. Ann", peacefully passed away on March 25, 2023, in the presence of her granddaughter, Brittany. Elizabeth attended Atkins High School, then went on to be an entrepreneur,...

Mar 24, 2023

Joseph Brannon, Jr. passed away peacefully on Friday, March 24, 2023, following complications related to cancer.

Born in Winston-Salem on November 21, 1968, Joseph, affectionately known as "JoJo", was the youngest of three and only son of the late Joseph Brannon, Sr. and Vonetta Wheeler Brannon. While JoJo relished in being the baby of the family, he...

Mar 23, 2023

Mr. Antonio L. Harris, 50, passed away March 23, 2023.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Red Bank Baptist Church, 6405 Red Bank Road Germanton, NC 27019.

Mar 21, 2023

Dr. Astor Yeary Herrell was born on February 13, 1935 in Ft. Ridge, TN to the late Clarence and Charity Herrell.  He transitioned to his heavenly home at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home by family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023.

Dr. Herrell is a retired Department Chair of the Physical Science Department at Winston Salem State...

Mar 20, 2023

Constance Elaine Wilson…Our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt transitioned from her earthly body into our Heavenly Father's arms on March 20, 2023. Constance Elaine Wilson was born November 10, 1949, to the late William and Fannie Mae Wilson in Winston-Salem, NC.

Constance graduated from Carver High School, Class of 1968, and attended Draughon's Business College. She...

Mar 18, 2023

Irma Leone Wellman Gadson departed this earthly life on March 18, 2023. Born February 8, 1924, she was the daughter of the late James Webster Wellman, Sr. and Emma L. Polk Wellman. Irma was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC, and was one of four children.

Irma graduated from Atkins High School in Winston-Salem in 1940. Upon...

Mar 17, 2023

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 KJV

James Robert Brock, born March 4, 1947, was the first offspring of Luther and...

Mar 16, 2023

Rodney Lee Tucker, known as " Bull", graced the world as the baby of the family minutes after his twin brother on December 29, 1958. Rodney rested peacefully at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center after resilient battles with medical difficulties. He was predeceased by his mother, Clara Wagner Tucker and father, Nathaniel Lee Tucker who lived in Winston-Salem, North...

Mar 15, 2023

Marguerita Bowman was born on April 16, 1957 to the late Willie L. Bowman, Sr. and Hattie B. Sutton Bowman of Winston-Salem, NC.  She was the youngest girl of nine children from Hattie and Willie.  At a very early age, Marguerita accepted Christ in her life and was baptized in Jesus name.  She was a former member of St....

Mar 14, 2023

Tonya Lynette Henderson McPhatter, age 65, passed away peacefully on March 14, 2023.  She was born June 15, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lillie and James Henderson, Sr.

Tonya attended RJ Reynolds High School and Montreal College.  Before her untimely passing, Tonya worked full time for the City of Winston-Salem for the city secretary office.

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Mar 9, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Walker Smith, 74 transitioned on Thursday, March 9, 2023 in Winston Salem, NC. Mrs. Smith was born in Winston Salem, NC on November 6, 1948, to Willie Walker and Rosa Brown Walker. She was a student at Paisley High School and Anderson High School class of 1967 and also attended Forsyth Technical College. She retired from AT&T...

Mar 8, 2023

Lillie Mae Walters was born December 7, 1923, the second child of the late Walter and Alberta Walters in Danville, Virginia. She relocated to Winston-Salem at an early age. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on March 8, 2023.

Ms. Walters worked for ESR. She was educated at Carver...

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Strother Holder, 71 transitioned on Tuesday , March 7, 2023 in Winston-Salem, NC. Mr. Strother Holder  was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 14, 1952 to Strother Graves and Ola Mae Holder Graves. He was a student at Atkins Highschool, graduate class of 1970. Strother Holder was the life of a party and always happy to be around...

Mar 6, 2023

Ken Edward Byers of Winston-Salem, NC completed his life's journey on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. Ken was born on September 1, 1955, to the late Mr. Rufus Byers Sr. and Mrs. Elizabeth Blair Byers in Gaffney, South Carolina.

Ken Byers matriculated through the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and...

Mar 6, 2023

Awilda Gilliam Neal, 72, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on March 6, 2023, at Novant Medical Center. Awilda was born on January 9, 1951 to Clarence Tinsley Gilliam and Nonnie Kellam Gilliam in Winston-Salem. After Awilda graduated from Bishop McGuinness High School in 1969. She went on to study French and German at Wake Forest University, graduating in...

Mar 4, 2023

At the age of 73, Delbert William Gray passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. He was born to the parents of George and Elizabeth Gray, who preceded him in death.

Delbert was a graduate of Paisley Senior High School and attended Forsyth Technical Community College. He was drafted into the Army...