obituaries

Sep 22, 2022

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to be only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8

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Sep 22, 2022

Mr. Frederick "Freddy" A. Jones, Sr., of Walkertown, North Carolina, passed away September 22. 2022 at Silas Creek Rehabilitation Center.   Mr. Jones was born August 28, 1936, and recently celebrated his 86 th birthday.

Mr. Jones graduated from Atkins High School in 1954.  He joined the U. S. Airforce after graduating from high school and served honorably...

Sep 20, 2022

Timothy Bernard Burns, age 62, affectionately known to family and friends as "Tim", went home to be with the Lord during the early morning hours of Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center. Tim was born on April 16, 1960 to the late Willie Lee and Julia Colon Burns in Albemarle, NC.

Tim attended...

Sep 18, 2022

Christopher Elijah Jennings-Allen was born October 17, 1989 in Baltimore MD, to the late Carson Lee Allen Sr. and Lessie Mae Jennings-Thompson.

He began his early education in Winston-Salem, NC Forsyth County Schools. After relocating to Washington, DC he finished his education at Woodrow Wilson High School.

Later he would return back to Winston Salem....

Sep 10, 2022

On the afternoon of September 10, 2022 while surrounded by family and friends, James was called home by the Lord. James Marshall Hinnant was born in Wilson, NC on July 14, 1956 to the late Charlie Hinnant and Rubylene Harris.

James was educated in Wilson, NC. He joined the Marine Corps and continued his career in construction...

Sep 8, 2022

"I love the Lord , because he hath heard my voice and my supplications. Because he hath inclined his ear unto me, therefore will I call upon him as long as I live. Psalm 116: 1-2 (KJV)

Trustee Kerry Marcellus Wade departed this life on Thursday, September 8, 2022, in Winston-Salem, NC, after a period of illness....

Sep 7, 2022

Dorothy Grimes White, 92, went to her heavenly home on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Dorothy White was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Earlie H. Grimes and Mattie S. Grimes. She was the wife of the late Reverend Thomas White Jr. who preceded her in death in 2020 after 60 years of marriage.

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Sep 6, 2022

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the most high will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.  Psalm 91:1

Mrs. Andrea Williams Scott (also affectionately known as "Andy") was born in Winston-Salem, NC on January 20, 1948 to Reverend Everette James Williams and Veola Horton Williams.  She was the youngest of two children.

She loved...

Sep 5, 2022

Pearlie Mae Wilson Scott was the daughter of the late Waymon Wilson Sr. and Mary Griffen Wilson. She was born on February 5, 1943. She sadly passed away on September 5, 2022, at the age of 79.Pearlie Mae Scott attended the public schools of Williamsburg County. She was a member of Great Pleasant AME Church, Andrews, South Carolina. She...

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. Willie Daniel May, 64, was born August 12, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC to Leroy and Leona May.  He departed this life on Monday, September 5, 2022 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist.

He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System, Winslam Business College, and retired from WestRock Company. Willie attended Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church. ...

Sep 4, 2022

Mrs. Essie Wadell Martin Linville, age 88, departed from this earthly life on Sunday, September 4, 2022. "Wadell", as she was affectionately known, was born in Lawsonville, NC on February 28, 1934 to the late Mr. William Gentry Martin and Mrs. Flora Pearl Hylton Martin.

"Wadell" was educated in the Forsyth County School System. She was a...

Sep 2, 2022

Mrs. Mary Katherine Robinson answered the Lord's call to live with Him in Paradise at Trellis Supportive Care in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on Friday, September 2, 2022, following a period of illness. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Robinson; a daughter, Cynthia Robinson; and a son, Roland Vanlandingham.

She...

Sep 1, 2022

William Roger Carpenter was born on October 26, 1941 to Forlenner Hairston Carpenter and Lillian Bethea Carpenter in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was better known as "RAT" to his family and friends.  "RAT" was called home on September 1, 2022.

He attended Carver High School, Class of 1962, and Forsyth Technical Community College.  He was self-employed most of...

Aug 27, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Jones Webb peacefully departed her earthly life on Saturday, August 27, 2022.  Liz was one of four children born to Raleigh Jones and Clarastine Palmer Jones. Born in New York and raised in Mount Airy, NC, she attended public schools in Mount Airy, NC, before attending North Carolina Central University, and Winston Salem State University.

Aug 26, 2022

Ms. Johnnie Mae Armstrong, 74, departed this life on Friday, August 26, 2022 alongside family at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home located in Winston-Salem, NC.  As a believer of her faith, she reunites with her late parents, John Thomas and Dorothy Lucille Armstrong; sister, Bennie Kay Armstrong; and brother, Bernard Armstrong.

She was born on August...

Aug 26, 2022

Mary Alice Malachi Traynham, 79, known to her family and friends as "Mae", was born September 29, 1942 to the late Gladys Olivia Malachi Coleman and George Martin.  She departed this earthly life on August 26, 2022.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Traynham, Jr.; son, Richard Traynham; brother,...

Aug 26, 2022

Ecclesiastes 3: 1-2

To everything there is a Season and a time to every purpose under the heaven. A time to be born, and time to Die. A time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted.

Ecclesiastes 3:4

A time to weep and a time to laugh, a...

Aug 25, 2022

Bennie Lee Dunston, Jr. was born October 29, 1948 in Louisburg, North Carolina to the late Bennie & Elnora Dunston, Sr. and adopted and raised by the late Paul "Coot" & Susie Bell Baker and his Grandmother, Jessie "Pate" Sutton.  To his family he was affectionately known as "Junior" or "June".  He's had six siblings that have...

Aug 24, 2022

Mr. Sydney Callender, 86, passed away August 24, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, September 2, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, September 3, 2022 at Redland Church of Christ, 4302 US-158, Advance, NC 27006. Interment will follow in the Redland Church of...

Aug 23, 2022

Lucy Virginia Golden Torrence, "Miss Lucy", 92, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away on August 23, 2022. Lucy was born September 13, 1929 in Walnut Cove, North Carolina to the late Hardin Miller Golden and Lula Welch. She was preceded in death by 11 of her brothers and sisters.

Lucy is survived by her sister, Sara (Theodore)...