obituaries

Apr 9, 2022

Valeria Cloud Johnson was born June 23, 1965 to Pauline and Emmitt Cloud. She gained her wings at 6:50pm on April 9, 2022. She was preceded in death by her father, Emmitt Scott Cloud; mother, Pauline Oliver Cloud; and her brothers, Dr. Lee Vernell Cloud and Emmitt Charles Cloud.

Valeria Cloud Johnson was affectionately known as "Lerie"...

Apr 8, 2022

Robert Blackmon, son of Leroy Blackmon and Emma Miller Blackmon, was born in Charlotte, NC February 12, 1932. He departed this life Friday, April 8, 2022. He graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1950 and he was an alumnae of Winston-Salem Teachers College. He was married to Austina Norris Blackmon for 11 years and they remained friends until...

Apr 8, 2022

Ms. Yvonne Quevette Bradley-Glenn was born December 26, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC to Queen Smith Bradley and Troy Bradley.

Following an extended period of illness, she went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 8, 2022 at Trinity Glen Nursing Facility.

Quevette, as she was affectionately known, was raised in...

Apr 7, 2022

Mr. Rudolph Pearson, 84, affectionately known as "Johnny K" and "Rudy Tutti" of 300 W 144 th Street, New York, NY was born July 13, 1937 in Winston-Salem, NC to Inez Pearson and Oloff Grier.

He attended the local public schools. He was retired from Partner Cleaning Corporation in the CBS Building.

Rudolph was preceded...

Apr 3, 2022

Ms. Bria Tiera Robinson, 20, passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation...

Apr 2, 2022

Mrs. Barbara McKnight Bumbrey was born to the late Andrew W. McKnight and Leona B. McKnight on April 9, 1934 and departed this life on April 2, 2022 at her home.

She was a native and lifelong resident of Winston-Salem.  She was retired from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System where she taught for thirty-three years.

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Apr 1, 2022

Eddis Petrola Reinhardt was born to the late James Carsica Reinhardt and Minnie Odessa Bost Reinhardt.  She was the third of six children.  She was educated in Lincoln County in the Georgetown Community of Lincoln County, NC.  She graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers College (now Winston-Salem State University) graduating in the class of 1962.  With pride she would inform you...

Mar 31, 2022

Ms. Mary Frances Woods was born January 28, 1935, in Macon, GA to the late Lena Woods Hauser. She later migrated to Winston-Salem, NC.  Ms. Woods departed this life unexpectedly on March 31, 2022, alone quietly in her home.

Mary graduated from Atkins High School. For many years she worked as a seamstress at Silver Front Drycleaners...

Mar 30, 2022

Jeramie Alexander Marlin was born June 12, 1980 in Indianapolis, IN.  He graduated from George Washington Carver High School in Memphis, TN where it was an honor for his Dad, principal, to present him with his high school diploma.  He earned a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Administration Management (GPA 3.7) and a Master of Public Administration...

Mar 30, 2022

I have fought long and hard for my Lord, and through it all I have kept true to him. And now the time has come for me to stop fighting and rest. In heaven a crown is waiting for me, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will give me on that great day of his return. And not just...

Mar 29, 2022

On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, Mary Emma Littlejohn ended her earthy journey as she was called to her heavenly home. Mary was born on August 30, 1931 in Chester, South Carolina to the late Torrence and Ella Mae Gore. Mary moved to New York City at an early age and was educated throughout the New York City Public School...

Mar 28, 2022

Quawan Michael Ray Shavers, known to some as "Deuce", was born as "Twin B" on June 3, 2021, at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC, to Catherine Shavers and Quinton Jordan. Deuce and his big sister, Casmine, entered the world 18 weeks early to begin their journey as NICU Warriors. Known for being one of the strongest...

Mar 28, 2022

Brenda Lorraine Smith Murphy, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully on March 28, 2022, at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extensive illness.

Brenda was the fifth child born to John Franklin and Nausie Walker Smith of Fayetteville, NC on August 17, 1944, and was preceded in death by her husband, Sam Murphy; parents; and siblings,...

Mar 18, 2022

Mrs. Drucella Jones "Druscilla or Mrs. Dru" reunited with the love of her life, Joseph Jones, on March 18, 2022. She was born on April 3, 1959 in Marion, North Carolina to Fred Wallace and Josephine Wallace. She was raised in Morganton, NC.

Drucella Jones graduated from Freedom High School in 1977. She was an employee of...

Mar 18, 2022

Mr. John Thomas Hege, Jr., affectionately known as "Jingle-Lottie", of 955 Mount Zion Place was born on October 21, 1950 to Lucille and John Thomas Hege, Sr. He departed this life on March 18, 2022.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Equilla Miller and Carolyn Hege. He lived in Winston-Salem all his...

Mar 17, 2022

Mr. Kevin Devante Parker, also known as "Buddha" to close family and friends, 27, was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Belinda Parker and Vincent Brown on October 1, 1994.  He departed this life on March 17, 2022.

Kevin was a graduate of Carver High School and worked for Novant Health in dietary.

Kevin was preceded...

Mar 14, 2022

Suffragan Bishop William Edward Koger, the third of six children, was born on October 5, 1937 to the union of John Theodore Koger and Eva Mae Mitchell. As a child, Suffragan Bishop Koger accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized in water, later receiving the full baptism of the Holy Ghost. He was educated in the WS/FC...

Mar 12, 2022

Quantaya Kobe Young a native of Winston-Salem, North Carolina was born to LaTonya Young and Kevin Farrell on October 16, 1998.

"Kobe" as he was affectionately called was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System.  During his academic career he was a participant in various programs and a recipient of several awards/honors.  Namely, Kobe was a...

Mar 11, 2022

Valery Jean King was born on August 17, 1951 in Winston-Salem, NC to Almeana Elizabeth King (Little) and Bravelle Cates. She departed this earth to reside in Heaven on March 11, 2022.

Valery was a graduate of Anderson High School and a graduate of Winston-Salem State University, where she graduated with a degree in Sociology in 1975....

Mar 10, 2022

Christian Emmanuel Glaspie, age 19, of Winston-Salem, spirit was freed to fly on Thursday, March 10, 2022. He passed away peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center where he was also born on September 06, 2002.

Christian was a student at Carter High School and TRU Taekwondo Martial Arts School. He was a very active and loving young man....