obituaries

Dec 31, 2025

Sheila Brown Sparks or "Scotty" as she was affectionately known, began life on April 16, 1955. She was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mr. William Brown and Mrs. Jane Ester Hailstock Brown.

After a long period of illness, God sent his angels to bring her to her Heavenly home, where there is no more pain and...

Dec 28, 2025

Doris Carter Williams was born February 4, 1933 to Robert and Minnie Carter. She passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025 at the residence of her daughter, Denise Campbell, surrounded by family, friends, and loved ones.

Doris was a graduate of Atkins High School-Class of 52. She later attended LaMae Beauty College and Rutledge Business School.  She retired...

Dec 28, 2025

Kevin Denard Williams was born on January 25, 1999 and was a loving son and father raised in Winston Salem, NC whose life was cut short on December 28, 2025.

He attended school in Winston Salem, graduated from West Forsyth High School, worked for James E. Harris Construction Company and Hayward Pool Services.

Kevin was...

Dec 22, 2025

Mr. Charles Ellington Brown, 88, passed away December 22, 2025.

Graveside services will be held at 2:30pm Thursday, January 8, 2026 in Salisbury National Cemetery.

Dec 19, 2025

Mamie "Minnie Lee" McCormick, daughter of Camilla Wade Carter and Robert Collins was born April 14, 1927, in York County, SC and she was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, December 19, 2025, at Bermuda Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Advance, NC.

In addition to her parents, Mamie was preceded in death by...

Dec 18, 2025

Esther Mae Hood was born November 3, 1932 to Otis and Estelle Little in Wadesboro, NC. She departed this life peacefully on December 18, 2025 at Trinity Elms Health and Rehabilitation.

She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she served on the Mass Choir, Spiritual Choir, EBC Choral Choir, and was involved in numerous...

Dec 13, 2025

Flonnie Nora Thomas Anderson was born to the late Henry and Janie Thomas and was the oldest of four siblings. A gifted student, she graduated from Atkins High School at the remarkable age of 15.

On December 24, 1949, Flonnie married the love of her life, Albert "Rudy" Anderson, Sr., in the first wedding ever held at...

Dec 13, 2025

Mr. Eugene Gray "Perk", 77, was born January 24, 1948 to Alease Gray and raised by his step-father, John Gray, Sr. He departed this life Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Davie Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

He was a native of  Winston-Salem Forsyth County. He attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Carver High School....

Dec 10, 2025

Trony L Martin was born October 28, 1970 in Winston-Salem, NC.  He passed away December 10, 2025 in Dublin, GA.

Trony was a 1989 graduate of R.J. Reynolds High School.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Tracy Martin; brother, Freddie Martin; and his nephew, Jevon Caldwell.

Left to cherish his memories...

Dec 8, 2025

Tony Vincent Conner was born October 28, 1963 in Winston Salem, NC to Robert L.  and Elizabeth R. Conner.  After a brief illness, Tony quietly passed away on December 8, 2025 at the young age of 62.  Up until the end, Tony expressed how grateful he was to have lived a life full of wonderful experiences. Tony is survived...

Dec 7, 2025

Mr. Curtiss Denard Pauling "Okie" was born on February 22, 1956, to the late Cleotus Pauling and Hattie Mitchell Mack in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After a life well lived, he passed away on December 7, 2025. He attended Fairview Elementary School -Winston-Salem, North Carolina, then Kennedy High School -Winston-Salem, North Carolina, and later graduated from Wakefield High School in...

Dec 3, 2025

Roosevelt Morrison Kellum, Sr. quietly and peacefully departed his earthly life on December 3, 2025, at his home in Charlotte, NC.

Roosevelt was a devoted husband, father, and deacon at Fresh Wind Missionary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC.

A public viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Russell Funeral...

Nov 30, 2025

Nathaniel Davis Jr., affectionately called "Bro" by family and "Mookie" by friends, peacefully passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025. Nathaniel lived life to the fullest, whether spending years in New York collecting stories and adventures or returning to his hometown of Winston-Salem, NC, where he remained deeply connected to his roots.

Born on January 2, 1946,...

Nov 30, 2025

Reginald Leo Stroud, affectionately called "RED", was the beloved son of the late Mamie Stroud. He was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on November 20, 1956. His mother made sure that he knew who God was as she brought him to church at an early age; and he joined Mount Zion Baptist Church in his youth.

Reginald...

Nov 24, 2025

Johnnie Malloy, Jr. was born June 6, 1941 to Johnnie Malloy, Sr. and Hattie Simmons Malloy in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He departed this life Monday, November 24, 2025.

Johnnie attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. He was of the Christian faith.  Johnnie retired from R. J. Reynolds. He was an avid gardener, fisherman, and hunter.

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Nov 22, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mary Ann Wharton Robinson, who left us on November 22, 2025. She was a beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Aunt, and Friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mary Ann Wharton Robinson was born on March 30, 1937, in Clemmons, North Carolina. She...

Nov 21, 2025

Darweshi Monta Wilson was born on November 3, 1972, the oldest son of Larry and Gail Wilson. He was affectionately called "Weshi" or "Reece".

On Friday November 21, 2025 God called Darweshi from his earthly home to his Heavenly home. He was surrounded by family members who loved him dearly. Darweshi was humble, giving and a caring...

Nov 20, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Azalee Scales, affectionately known as "Lulu," was born October 25, 1948 and departed this life unexpectedly from the earthly realm to her eternal resting place on November 20, 2025.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her  lifelong partner, Albert McDowell; father, Christopher Scales; mother, Ophelia Boston Scales; brother, Christopher Boston; grandsons, Donte' Shipp; Jonathan McCravey,...

Nov 16, 2025

On November 16, 2025, at 10:17pm, Louise Witherspoon was called home to rest into the loving arms of our Lord and Savior at Brighton Gardens Assisted Living, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Louise was born in Wadesboro, North Carolina, on July 24, 1931, to the late Josh and Fannie Lou Little. She later moved to Winston-Salem, NC, where...

Nov 15, 2025

Cynthia Ann Reich Love, age 74, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care after a brief illness with cancer on November 15, 2025. Born on March 23, 1951, in Winston-Salem, she was the beloved daughter of James Wilbert Reich and Betty Ann Cannon. Cynthia dedicated much of her life to her family and to her...