Chiquita Rene Coad
Sep 16, 2021
Chiquita Rene Coad was born October 27, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC to Don S. Coad, Sr. and Myrtle Banner Coad, the second youngest of nine siblings. She departed this earthly life on September 16, 2021.
She graduated from East Forsyth Senior High School class of 1978. Shortly after high school she joined the United States Army where...
Carmela Valentine
Sep 16, 2021
~A Life Well Lived~
Mrs. Carmela Furches Valentine was born on January 18, 1962 to James Furches and Ruth E. Moses-Furches. She departed this life to be with her mother in Heaven on Thursday, September 16, 2021.
Carmela enjoyed connecting with others and was adored by all. She had truly become the matriarch of her...
Christine Peak Astrop
Sep 16, 2021
Christine Peak Astrop transitioned to heaven from a room filled with love and Zion songs early Thursday morning, September 16, 2021. She was born June 10, 1932 to Hurbert Peak and Alice Medley Peak in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
A graduate of Atkins High School, she retired from The Western Electric Company.
For most of...
Lois Hargroscales
Sep 15, 2021
Mrs. Lois HargroScales , 57, passed away September 15, 2021 in Clarksburg, MD.
The family visitation will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, September 25, 2021 at United House of Prayer For All People.
Private family funeral services will follow on Saturday at the Church.
Washington Junior Coleman
Sep 15, 2021
Mr. Washington Coleman, 73, passed away September 15, 2021.
There will be no public viewing.
Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, September 21, 2021.
Willie James Brooks
Sep 12, 2021
We are confident, I say; and willing rather to be absent from the body; and to be present with the Lord. Â 2 Corinthians 5:8
Mr. Willie Jay Brooks, age 84, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life peacefully at Forsyth Medical Center on September 12, 2021. He was born in Warrington, GA. And later migrated to New...
Charles Junior Davis
Sep 11, 2021
Charles Junior Davis, 75, passed from earth to reward on September 11, 2021, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was born on April 27, 1946 in Walkertown, North Carolina to the late Arthur William Davis and Rosa Mae Davis.
Charles was educated in the Forsyth county school system. He graduated from Carver High School...
Jeanette Marie Mccaskill
Sep 11, 2021
Jeanette Marie McCaskill was born April 13, 1948, in Hamlet, NC. Early in her childhood the family moved to Winston Salem, NC.
Jeanette was raised in the Happy Hill Gardens community of Winston Salem. She graduated from Atkins High School and later obtained an associate's degree in Business. She relocated to the Maryland and New York area...
Charlene Leake Gaddy
Sep 9, 2021
Miss. Charlene L. Gaddy was born February 26, 27 1952 (she celebrated both days) Thomas W. Leake and Evelyn Sutton Leake. She departed this life Wednesday, September 9, 2021 to sing on God's heavenly choir at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Carolyn Leak; and her two brothers, Tyrone Leak and...
Betty Legrand
Sep 8, 2021
Betty Jo Legrand was born July 3, 1932 in Winston-Salem, NC to Kelvin and Mabel Grier Legrand. She was a resident of Winston-Salem, NC for the majority of her life. Betty transitioned on September 8, 2021 at her residence, 4575 Westhill Place, Kernersville, NC.
She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Public Schools. Betty moved to New Jersey where...
Cynthia Denise Williams
Sep 7, 2021
Ms. Cynthia Denise Williams, 66, entered this life on August 23, 1955, and transitioned to eternal rest on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Cynthia was the youngest of four children.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie M. Williams; sister, Charlean E. Witherspoon; and grandson, Julian M. Williams.
Cynthia attended Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools...
Cheryl Ann Young
Sep 6, 2021
Cheryl Ann Young ended her earthly journey on September 6, 2021 at 12:50am at Forsyth Medical Center to join her Heavenly Father.
Cheryl was born on June 21, 1949 to the late James T. Young and Louise E. Young; she was the third of five children. Her brothers, James L. Young and Wayne T. Young preceded her...
Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit
Sep 4, 2021
Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit
April 16, 1935 - September 4, 2021
Our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and sister, Mary Elizabeth Kinard Douthit, 86, passed away peacefully in her home in Winston-Salem, NC on Saturday, September 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Atkins High School, and attended Winston-Salem Teachers College, and was a member of...
Willie James Medlock
Sep 4, 2021
Mr. Willie James Medlock, 94, passed away September 4, 2021.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, September 10, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.
Private funeral services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2021. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens.
Lenora Regina Thomas
Sep 4, 2021
Lenora Regina Thomas was born August 27, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to Lloyd Thomas and Josephine Hairston. She peacefully departed this life September 4, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
She attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from Parkland High School in 1979.
Lenora worked for Johnson Controls for 28 years and...
Jasper Austin, Jr.
Sep 3, 2021
Jasper Austin, Jr. was born in Lee County, South Carolina on December 16, 1952 to the late Jasper and Dessie Austin. He entered eternal rest on Friday, September 3, 2021.
"Pony", as he was affectionately known, attended the Lee County Schools. He joined St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church at the age of 12 under the leadership of...
Lenora Cunningham
Sep 2, 2021
Mother Lenora Duckett Cunningham, 102, of 665 Amanda Place transitioned from labor to reward on Thursday, September 2, 2021. Mother Cunningham was born in Whitmire, SC on June 5, 1919 to the late Cal Duckett and the late Lula Duckett.
Mother Cunningham was a devoted matriarch and homemaker throughout her life and was well loved and respected...
William Chavis Renard Miller, Jr.
Sep 1, 2021
On September 1, 2021, William "Buddy" Chavis Renard Miller, Jr. departed this life without a chance to say goodbye. William was born on November 2, 2005 to Shannon Clark and William "Slim" Miller, Sr.
William attended Mount Tabor High School in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. William was known for his big bright smile that would light up...
Jeffrey Lynn Johnson
Aug 30, 2021
Mr. Jeffrey Johnson, 72, of High Point, NC passed away August 30, 2021.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 7, 2021 in West Virginia. Interment will be held Wednesday, September 8, 2021 in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Bluefield, WV.
Dr. Charlie Lee Kennedy
Aug 29, 2021
Charlie Lee Kennedy knew he wanted to make a difference. Charlie was born in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 24, 1933. He was one of seven children born to Mary Mack Kennedy, a homemaker, and Louis Kennedy, a factory worker. He was predeceased by both his parents and his two sisters and four brothers. While his parents had limited...