Samuel Mcilwain
Jun 1, 2022
Samuel Lee McIlwain departed his life Wednesday, June 1, 2022 peacefully in his home surrounded by his family. Mr. McIlwain was born to the late Mary McClain McIlwain and Christopher Columbus McIlwain on January 12, 1949 in Forsyth County. Samuel was a graduate of Atkins High School Class of 1969 and member of The Diplomats Social Club. He was...
Mimi Dennis
May 31, 2022
Mimi Delores Johnson Dennis was born on August 24, 1934 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Theodore and Willie Mae Johnson. She was the oldest of three children. She departed this earthly life on May 31, 2022.
She attended St. Anne's Academy Catholic High School (Winston-Salem). After graduation, she received a scholarship to Newton College Sacred Heart...
Nelson Alexander Petree
May 29, 2022
Brother Nelson Alexander Petree was born on Saturday, January 14, 1928, to Carl Petree and Kinslow Banner in the Red Bank Community of Forsyth County, North Carolina. The Lord having blessed him to live 94 years, Brother Petree transitioned on Sunday, May 29, 2022, in Ellenwood, Georgia.
While Brother Petree mostly grew up in the Red Bank...
Thessalonia Jenkins
May 29, 2022
The life of Thessalonia Bohannon Jenkins began in Winston-Salem, NC on February 28, 1924. She was the offspring of the late Stedman and Laura Ann Payne Bohannon.
Her lifelong journey came to an earthly conclusion at Trinity Glen Nursing Home in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday morning, May 29, 2022. She was 98 years old.
Thessalonia...
Lula Gamble
May 25, 2022
Ms. Lula Gamble, was born to Mrs. Thelma G. Grant, whom preceded her in her homecoming. She was also preceded in death by her son, Nathan L. Gamble; three sisters, twins-Mary and Marthann, and Darlene; one brother, Alton Gamble; and one cousin, Edward Gamble.
She is survived by her three daughters, LaTonya (Gerard) Kirkland, Lakeisha (James) Legette,...
Sharon Springs Watts
May 24, 2022
Sharon Springs Watts, 61, passed away May 24, 2022 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.
Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Charles Austin Cardwell, Jr.
May 21, 2022
Charles Austin Cardwell, Jr. passed away on May 21, 2022, after recently celebrating his 89 th birthday. Born on May 12, 1933 in Goodwill, West Virginia, Charles was the eldest child of three; son of Reba Lee and Charles Austin Cardwell, Sr. and brother to Carolyn Cardwell of New York and Donald Cardwell of Paris, France. The family lived...
Kenisha Martin
May 19, 2022
Kenisha Latrice Martin, 42, passed away peacefully Thursday, May 19, 2022. She was a graduate of Glenn High School Class of 1998. She was an employee of Novant Health (FMC) and a faithful member of First Waughtown Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Blondina Grinton; and grandfathers, Nathaniel Martin and Jeremiah Graham.
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Emma Davis Harper
May 10, 2022
Mrs. Emma Davis Harper ended her earthly journey on Tuesday, May 10, 2022, after a long and fruitful life well-lived. She was born in Forsyth County, North Carolina on October 6, 1927. She was raised by Will and Ruby Gaither. They later moved to Atlanta, Georgia where she spent most of her formative years. In the ensuing years, she...
Thelia Mae Saxon
May 10, 2022
Mrs. Thelia Mae Saxon was born to Huley C. and Edzina Ferrell on March 18, 1940 in Pineland, South Carolina. Thelia was preceded in death by her parents; and six siblings, Evelyn Wright of Tillman, South Carolina, Marvette Ferrell of Pineland, South Carolina, Roosevelt Ferrell of Pineland, South Carolina, Theresa Cody of Savannah, Georgia, Mercedes (Otis) Baize of Queens,...
Elliott Robinson
May 10, 2022
Elliott Robinson was born April 2, 1964 in Smithfield, NC to Vera M. Robinson. He departed his life unexpectedly in his home in Upper Marlboro, Maryland on May 10, 2022.
Mr. Robinson was raised and attended school in Forsyth County, North Carolina. At the age of 19, he enlisted into the US Army where he served from...
Vivian Glendora Mclaurin Williams
May 8, 2022
Vivian "Viv" Glendora McLaurin Williams passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2022. Viv was a loving wife, devoted mother, sister, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother and friend. Viv was the youngest of two daughters born to Willie "Buddy" McLaurin and Maggie McLaurin on October 26, 1933 in Sampson County, NC.
Viv attended cosmetology school under...
Frances Mack
May 7, 2022
On January 4, 1930, in a small town called Tignall, Georgia, Mr. Willie and Emma Jones were blessed to give birth to Frances Patricia Mack, whom today we affectionately known as "Mother Mack." God-fearing, passionate, nurturing, and caring for many, she was born into family where her siblings were the love of her life. They are Bill, Watson, Susan,...
Brian Sebastian Brown
May 7, 2022
Mr. Brian S. Brown, 57, passed away May 7, 2022 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, May 21, 2022 at Agape Faith Church, Clemmons, NC.
Derrick Devaughn Morgan, Sr.
May 7, 2022
Derrick Morgan, 43, of Winston-Salem, NC, peacefully passed away on May 07, 2022 surrounded by loved ones, after a difficult battle with heart disease and stroke.
Derrick was born on September 22, 1978 to Valerie and Howard Morgan in the bustling city of Maryland. After Derrick graduated from Parkland High school in 1997, he pursued a degree...
Helen Robertson
May 5, 2022
Ms. Helen Robertson born September 14, 1926 in Forsyth County, NC took her well deserved rest on May 5, 2022 after a brief illness.
Helen was baptized into Trinity Baptist Church by the Rev. C. M. Thorpe. She was recently appointed Mother of the Church. Helen served for many years as a faithful member of...
Rhonda Roseborough
May 5, 2022
Rhonda Elizabeth Roseborough was a caring mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She left this world suddenly on May 5, 2022 at age 63. She was born to Pride & Susanna Roseborough on Sept 25, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC. The third child of four siblings, Rhonda attended city schools, graduating from Carver High School then enrolling in Winston Salem State...
Rosa Miller
May 3, 2022
Deaconess Rosa Miller was born to Rosa Hancock and John Sheriff on October 10, 1940 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She departed this life on Tuesday, May 3, 2022.
Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and a product of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. She was a graduate of Atkins High School. Deaconess Miller graduated from...
Mae-Ella Danzilee David
May 1, 2022
Mae-Ella Danzilee David born November 25, 1940 to Virginia Covington and Kenny David who are deceased. She had two brothers, Daniel David and Kenny David that left her to be with the Lord years ago. She had three daughters, Lorianne David (deceased), Frances Smith (deceased) and Bracey Bristow. She left behind one son-in-law, James Bristow. She has 12 grandchildren,...
Darrin F. Glenn
Apr 30, 2022
Mr. Darrin F. Glenn was born October 1, 1966 in Greer, South Carolina, to Doris Shaw Glenn and the late Edward Lee Glenn.
Darrin graduated from East Forsyth High School. He joined the United States Navy where served as a Search and Rescue Swimmer (SAR). After serving in the military, he attended Winston Salem State University and...