Eleanor Shell
Jan 23, 2022
Eleanor "Bootney" Shell began life on September 6, 1933 and left to be with God on January 23, 2022. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillie Mae; two sons, Carl and Darrell Shell; and two grandsons, Darryl Lewis and Kendell Shirley.
Eleanor leaves to mourn behind two sons, James and Stepfon...
Edmonia Brown Fisher
Jan 19, 2022
Mrs. Edmonia B. Fisher was born in Wysacky, South Carolina on May 2, 1931, to Reverend Charlton and Mrs. Pauline McLeod Brown. She was preceded in death by all 13 of her siblings and her loving daughter, Mrs. Jean Stevenson.
Edmonia was the first in her family of 14 children to have graduated from college. As a...
Jane Caesar
Jan 19, 2022
Jane Elizabeth Weeks Caesar was born June 9, 1929 in Hamilton, Bermuda. She was born to the late Mr. William H. Weeks and the late Beatrice Alberta Williams Weeks. She transitioned this life on Wednesday Janurary 19, 2022 in Iredell County, North Carolina. She was known among family and friends as "Cook", "Cat", "Lada", "Lizzy", and "Mom". She attended...
Viola Anderson Mckinney
Jan 18, 2022
Viola Anderson McKinney
August 28, 1943 – January 18, 2022
Viola Anderson McKinney, age 78, of Charlotte, N.C. was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Henry "Penny" Isom and Juanita Anderson on August 28, 1943. She passed away January 18, 2022 at Northlake House Assisted Living in Charlotte, NC. Viola was a...
Lois Davis Quinn
Jan 18, 2022
Lois Davis Quinn was born on February 26, 1937, to the late Will and Henrietta Davis in Newberry S.C. She departed us on January 18, 2022, peacefully at her home in Winston-Salem NC. Her siblings, Willie "Bro Boy," Gladys (John Henry) Smith and Myrtle Davis preceded her in death, but she leaves behind Pilot (Crystal) Samuels Sr. and Arthur...
Betty Louise Patterson Martin
Jan 16, 2022
Mrs. Betty Louise Patterson Martin, age 90, of Boone, North Carolina passed away Sunday evening, January 16, 2022, at her residence.
She was born December 28, 1931, in Boone North Carolina, a daughter of the late Henry Alexander Patterson and Mary Grimes Patterson.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Jeanette Martin; her son,...
William "Sonny" Joseph Butler, Jr.
Jan 16, 2022
William "Sonny" Joseph Butler, Jr. was a caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He passed away on Sunday, January 16, 2022, after an extended illness.
William was born December 22, 1943, in Forsyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents William and Jessie Butler; his father and mother-in-law, Pearse and Odessa Watkins; and...
Anthony Denoris Wardlow
Jan 14, 2022
Anthony Denoris Wardlow, known to many as "Ant" or "Sweet Wheat" passed away January 14, 2022.
Anthony leaves loving memories to his devoted and faithful wife, Michelle Wardlow; his Fab5 children, Anthony Kimbrough, Antonio Wardlow, Demetrice Wardlow, Brittany Wardlow, and Denoris Wardlow; siblings, OC (Tonette) Wardlow, Katrina Campbell, Vanessa (Silas) Pressley, Princess Wardlow, Donald Wardlow (Jennifer), Carleen...
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,...