Billy Joe Kirby Solomon
Jan 14, 2022
On January 14, 2022, God decided to add another beautiful flower to his heavenly garden, and lovingly welcomed Billy Joe into his loving arms. Billy Joe Kirby Solomon was born October 2, 1962, to William and Doris Solomon in Winston-Salem, NC. He graduated from Parkland High School and served in the US Navy for 4 years, serving as a...
Juanita Hampton Warren
Jan 13, 2022
It is with immense poignancy that our family announces the passing of our dear loved one, Juanita Hampton Warren, at her residence Thursday, January 13, 2022, at the age of 75 years old.
Juanita will be affectionately remembered by two brothers, Claude Edward Hampton (Betty Hampton) of Newport, Rhode Island, and Elder Ralph Hampton (Virgie Hampton) of...
Terry Lee Holmes
Jan 11, 2022
Mr. Terry Lee Holmes was born on February 2, 1949, to the late Evelyn Johnson Holmes and Arthur Holmes in Winston-Salem, N.C. Terry entered into eternal peace on January 11, 2022.
He was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system and attended Atkins High School. He served in the United States Navy. In addition, he was...
Dorothy Williams
Jan 11, 2022
Mrs. Dorothy Thompson Williams of 405 West 26 th Street went home to be with her heavenly Father on Tuesday, January 11, 2022. She was born July 7, 1937 in York, SC to the late Waddell and Stella McClain Thompson.
Mrs. Williams was a faithful member of St. John CME Church where she served on the Stewardess...
Phyllis Yvonne Stapler Brown
Jan 11, 2022
Phyllis Yvonne Stapler Brown was born August 31, 1954 in Athens, GA to Herman Stapler and Alice Gray Lampkins Freeman. Her family moved to Winston-Salem, NC where she was later raised by her father and stepmother, Ethel Stapler.
Phyllis attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools.
Her bright smile and infectious personality endeared her to so many...
John Willie Hopper, Sr.
Jan 9, 2022
Bishop John Willie Hopper, Sr. a deeply caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend and so much more, was called to his heavenly resting place on Sunday, January 9, 2022. Born May 12, 1948, to the late John and Ellen Hopper, he attended Anderson High School, served in the United States Army, and studied at Piedmont Bible College. Bishop...
Joyce Williams-Green
Jan 8, 2022
Dr. Joyce Faye Williams-Green was born to Mrs. Bessie Virginia McDonald Williams and Mr. Joseph Arnold "JA" Williams on September 6, 1948 in Sanford, NC. She attended and graduated from W. B. Wicker High School. She was a member of the high school band, honor society, cheerleading squad, and majorettes. Joyce attended North Carolina Central University (1966-70) and earned...
Lafayette Campbell
Jan 7, 2022
Lafayette Campbell was born November 2, 1949 to Lafayette and Lelia Campbell. He departed this life at his home early Friday morning, January 7, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his two brothers, Larry and Micheal Campbell; and his sister, Portia Allen.
He leaves to cherish his memories his daughter, Latasha (Kenny) Wilkes; son,...
Rev. Dr. Charles Walter Leak
Jan 6, 2022
Rev. Dr. Charles W. Leak was born August 4, 1932 to the late Luther Noah Leak and Dessie Taylor Leak in Wadesboro, NC – Anson County. He departed this life on January 6, 2022 peacefully at his home, surrounded by his wife and children.
Rev. Leak was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Josephine Lindsey...
Raymond Patrick, Sr.
Jan 5, 2022
Elder Raymond L. Patrick, Sr. was born to Herman G. Patrick and Emmaline Byrd on February 25, 1952. He entered into eternal rest on January 5, 2022.
Elder Patrick was a US Navy and Army National Guard Veteran. He was employed by Daimler Freightliner, Bud Services, a part-time activity bus driver for Winston-Salem State and on a...
Annie Lee Sinclair Doster
Jan 5, 2022
Mrs. Annie Lee Sinclair Doster, 64, passed away January 5, 2022.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, January 17, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2022. Interment will follow at 1:00pm in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
James Earl Walker
Jan 4, 2022
Mr. James Earl "Punkin" Walker was born April 11, 1946. He departed this life January 4, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his mother Ather Mae Walker Neely; his father, Eliza Townson; brother, Willie Lee Neely; and his daughter, Camilla Washington. James leaves to cherish precious memories his wife, Levetrice Walker; sons, Stephon Tyrone (Bridgette) Washington,...
Theopilia Leon Covington
Jan 4, 2022
Theopilia Leon Covington was born on March 10, 1946. On January 4, 2022, he went home to be with the Lord. He graduated from Atkins High School and later joined the United States Army and served valiantly in the Vietnam War and received an honorable discharge. He received an Associate in Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic) from Forsyth Technical...
Percy Thorne, Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
Percy Thorne, Jr. was the eldest born to the union of the late Percy and Lucille "Lucy" Cherry Thorne. He is predeceased by his sister, Barbara Ann Thorne who died in 1942 as an infant; and brother, Melvin Thorne who died in 2007. Percy spent his formative years in Brooklyn, New York in the Brownsville section with his parents...
Curtis James Moser, Sr.
Jan 3, 2022
Curtis James Moser, Sr., 55, of Winston-Salem, NC answered his call from God and was called home to glory on January 3, 2022 at Novant Health Kernersville Medical Center.
Curtis was preceded in death by his parents, Reverend Sylvester Moser and Mrs. Allie Moser; and his brother, Carlton Moser.
Curtis was fondly known to his...
Cleo Mcgriff
Jan 3, 2022
Cleo Loretta Gooden McGriff was born 8 June 1926 in Sumpter, SC to Mr. William and Emily Gooden. Our beautiful and beloved mother transitioned unexpectedly at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center on 3 January 2022. She is now once again with her husband, Andrew J. McGriff, other family members, and friends.
She was a graduate of Atkins...
Emily Hunter
Dec 31, 2021
Ms. Emily Hunter, 69, was born December 21, 1952 in South Carolina to Maryella Workman and Jack Hunter. She passed away December 31, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her brother.
Left to cherish her memories are her three sons, Willie Hunter, Lamont Hunter, and Keith Hunter; two kids that...
Edie Renae Parker Oliver
Dec 31, 2021
On September 2, 1964 Nathaniel and Maggie Parker gave birth to a baby girl named Edie Renae Parker Oliver aka "Naynay Parker." She entered into eternal rest on December 31, 2021.
Edie grew up in Astoria, Queens, NY and graduated from W.C. Bryant High School. She was employed at NYPD as a 911 dispatcher until her health...
Carlton Marcus Moser
Dec 20, 2021
Carlton Marcus Moser, 53, transitioned from life to eternity in the early hours of December 20, 2021, at Novant Hospital after a brief stint with COVID pneumonia. Carlton was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Sylvester and Mrs. Allie Moser.
Fondly known as "Daddy", "Carl", "Paw Paw", "Uncle Car Car", and "Uncle Buddy" by his family...
Wayne Carpenter, Sr.
Dec 19, 2021
Mr. Wayne Carpenter, Sr., 60, passed away December 19, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Monday, January 3, 2022 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will...