obituaries

Mar 9, 2022

Mrs. Selena Artanzia Nails-Samuels was born August 8, 1967 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Roosevelt Frederick Nails, Jr. and Latha Sonia Crawford-Nails and loving mother-in-law, the late Betty Wilkins.

She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School. Selena was employed at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for 20 plus years...

Mar 8, 2022

Nannie Luvenia Eubanks Wells Clay Howard was born to the late Thaddeaus Eubanks and Bodie Thomas in Louisville, KY on February 18, 1927.  She was the youngest of four children (all preceded her in death).  She attended school in Louisville, KY and graduated from Central High School. At the age of eight she confessed her faith in Christ and...

Mar 6, 2022

"Come to me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest."

On Sunday, March 6 th , 2022 Belinda J. Hardy transitioned from her earthly body and gained her heavenly wings. She was born in Winston Salem, NC on May 14 th , 1954 to the late Edd & Sylvine Hardy....

Mar 6, 2022

Toriyana Deshai Gaskins "Tori", 20, was born December 29, 2001 in Winston-Salem, NC. She passed away unexpectedly March 6, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Shelton Penn and James Dubose.

Left to cherish precious memories are her mother, Mrs. LaShonda (Patrick) Lewis; her father, Toran Gaskins; her sisters, Adriena Norwood-King, Erica D....

Mar 6, 2022

Micheal Anthony Parker, Sr. was born February 2, 1972 to Caroline Parker and Kervin Frazier in Greensboro, NC.  He was the first grandchild on his mother's side and beloved nephew to Lois and Jim Bob White. He departed this earthly life on March 6, 2022.

Micheal moved to Winston-Salem, NC with his mother at the age of...

Mar 5, 2022

Angelon Sediria McCaskill Watson was born on July 5, 1951, to Dinah Mae McCaskill McNeill and Calvin Eugene Lowery in Winston Salem, NC.

Angelon, affectionately known as "Angela", was raised in the Happy Hill Gardens community of Winston-Salem.  She graduated from Anderson Junior/Senior High School. She graduated from North Carolina Central University with a bachelor's degree in...

Mar 5, 2022

Deacon James Edward Harrison was born January 12, 1929 to Albert Harrison and Sirlila Mclver in Hartville, South Carolina. He transitioned Saturday March 5, 2022 at 92 years young. He attended the Hartsville County School and served in the US Army at Fort Jackson SC. He received a Korean Service Metal with 3 Bronze Service Stars and a United...

Mar 4, 2022

Mrs. Sasha Marie Haye-Martin, 46, was born on December 10, 1975 in Brooklyn, New York to Leslie & Eula Haye.  She departed this earthly life on March 4, 2022 at her residence in Kernersville, NC.  She was a former resident of Freeport, NY and resided in Brooklyn, NY, Roosevelt, NY, Jamaica, and Baltimore, MD throughout her life.

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Mar 3, 2022

Anita "Nita" Jo Brannon Phillips passed away on March 3, 2022 at her home in Pfafftown, NC, following complications related to cancer.  Born December 14, 1962, in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Joseph Brannon and Vonetta Wheeler Brannon, Nita was the middle child of three siblings, a birth order that she relished, and often cited as the reason for...

Mar 1, 2022

Elsie Scales was the sole daughter of the James and Lula Scales marital union. Elsie had two  brothers,  James, Jr. and  Edward Scales, but no sisters. Elsie was a lifetime resident of Winston-Salem, although other members of the  family migrated to and lived in other parts of the country at different times. Elsie was born on May 5, 1931...

Feb 28, 2022

Thomas T. Jefferson, Jr. was born August 18, 1931 to Zetta and Thomas Jefferson, Sr.  He passed away peacefully on Monday, February 28, 2022 at Village Care of King.

Thomas graduated from Atkins High School Class of 1948.  He served in the US Army for two years.  Thomas graduated from Johnson C. Smith...

Feb 28, 2022

Mr. Joseph Harvey was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 18, 1932 to the late Mr. Walter and Mrs. Athelle Harvey. He departed from this earthly life on Monday, February 28, 2022.

Joseph was a 1951 graduate of Atkins High School  and after graduation, he joined the military where he served for two years in the United...

Feb 21, 2022

Mrs. Addie Jean Walker Hubbard, affectionately known as "Nana", passed away on Monday, February 21, 2022 at 7:20pm.

She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Rachel Walker and Albert Smith Adkins.  Addie graduated from Atkins High School.  After graduating high school, she moved to New Jersey where she met the love of her life, Charles R. Hubbard. ...

Feb 21, 2022

Mr. Donald DeLoss Scales, "aka D.D.", 84, of Winston-Salem NC, was born July 3, 1937.  He transitioned this life peacefully at Trellis Supportive Care on February 21, 2022.  He is preceded in death by his parents, LC Scales and Lois Scales Hilliard; and his brothers, Mr. James J. Scales and Mr. Leon T. Scales.

Donald was a...

Feb 20, 2022

Mr. Allen Alexander Jackson, Jr., 87, passed away February 20, 2022 at Jefferson Hospital, Washington Township, NJ.

Reflections from Mr. Allen Jackson, Jr.:

I just want to say thank you. Thank You for allowing me to be in your lives, and having me be apart of yours. Thank You for loving me and letting me...

Feb 19, 2022

ELIZABETH ANN THOMPSON HOLMES

July 9, 1945 - February 19, 2022

Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Thompson Holmes passed away Saturday morning, February 19, 2022 at her residence in the loving care of her family at the age of 76. She was the daughter of the late Lizzie Hairston Arledge and Bill Thompson...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Essie M. Bryant of Winston-Salem, NC passed into eternal rest on Thursday, February 17, 2022 at her home after a lengthy period of illness. She was born on April 28, 1929 to the late Robert and Essie Wilks of Chester, SC.  She was raised in Chester, SC where she attended the Chester County Public School System and worshipped...

Feb 15, 2022

Mrs. Daisy C. Roddy, 74, passed away February 15, 2022.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, February 24, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.  Graveside services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, February 25, 2022 in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC.

Feb 13, 2022

Everett Leon Martin was born in Winston-Salem, NC, on December 15, 1958, to Everett Lee and Peggy Brown Martin.  He departed this life suddenly on February 13, 2022.  Leon attended the public schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County and in 1977, he graduated from East Forsyth High School.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, where, after basic training and...

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Laruin Fredrick Crockett, "FRED", was born September 6, 1975 and passed away February 10, 2022. Laruin was the son of Judy Crockett and the late Codell Crockett, Jr.

Laruin leaves behind to cherish his memories two sons, Quentin and Quency; one daughter, Bella Smith; four sisters; three brothers; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family...