obituaries

May 4, 2021

Mr. Ronald Lee Hynes, 61, departed this life Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born April 9, 1960 to Clarence and Regina White Hynes in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Michael Ray Hynes.

He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools, graduating...

May 3, 2021

Reverend  Jeffrey Lynn Howell , the second child born to Jean and William Howell was born on November 17, 1953 in Perth Amboy, NJ.   He entered into eternal rest on May 3, 2021 at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, NC.

Jeffrey spent the majority of his early childhood years in Carteret, NJ where he enjoyed...

May 3, 2021

Donald Leon Williams passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at the age of 60. He was born on August 1, 1960 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the late Nathaniel Prophet Judge Williams, Sr. and Dorothy Thompson Williams. Donald attended RJ Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem where he received his High School Diploma. At RJ Reynolds, he was honored...

Apr 30, 2021

Mrs. Carey Conrad (Tootie) departed this life on Friday, April 30, 2021 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.  She was born April 20, 1931 to the late James and Cosby Harris in Tazewell, VA.

She was a graduate of Tazewell High School.  At an early age committed her life to Christ and joined Tazewell Christian Church.  Her...

Apr 23, 2021

Our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, mentor, friend, and Master Painter Dwayne Raynard Wilkins, fondly known as "Precious," was born on April 3, 1961, to the late Wilbert Wilkins and the late Naomi McDuffie Wilkins. God saw fit to call him home to reunite with his parents and four older brothers on April 23, 2021.

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Apr 23, 2021

Mary Frances Sharpe, 77, was born on March 1, 1944 in Gastonia, NC. She was born the third daughter of the late James Henry Sharpe & Maggie Lee Sharpe. She departed this life peacefully at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center on April 23, 2021.

Mary was educated in the Gaston County School system where she  graduated from...

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Alina Maria Rhymer Mebane, 48, passed away April 23, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, April 30, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, May 1, 2021 at Agape Faith Church with Bishop Tejado Hanchell officiating. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory,...

Apr 22, 2021

LaTayna Antoinette Mack, also known as "Tan" or "TT", was born on March 9, 1973 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was called home to eternal rest on Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Novant Forsyth Medical Center after a hard-fought battle with COVID-19 complicated by SLE Lupus.

She attended Pine Forest Senior High School in Fayetteville, North Carolina...

Apr 22, 2021

Daisy Geraldine Pressley Reaves was born February 17, 1942 to the late Rhodia Green Darby and Willie "Bill" Brown in Lanes, South Carolina.

Daisy accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized in Black River by Marion Baptist Church.  Daisy received her formal education in the Williamsburg County Public School system and graduate in 1959 from...

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. Alfred Eugene Dobson, Jr. was born in Roanoke, VA on December 19, 1945 to Alfred Eugene Dobson, Sr. and Sarah Bias Johnson.  He passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

Alfred received his education from the Roanoke City Public Schools and the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School.  He went to the United States Marine Corps and worked for and...

Apr 17, 2021

Delois Justine White Williams was born to Mary Malloy & Thomas Malloy on Sunday, August 4, 1935.  She departed this life on April 17, 2021. She was a member of  the United House of Prayer and was a hard working woman.  She was employed with Piedmont Leaf Tobacco Company and retired from Forsyth Medical Center.  She also worked for...

Apr 16, 2021

Rebecca Ann Cross Mackey was born September 3,1961 to the late James Gaither Cross and Betty Jean Cross. She was a native of Weaverville NC, and a current resident of Winston Salem NC. She departed this earthly life on April 16, 2021.

Rebecca spent most of her life working in the service of others. She was well...

Apr 15, 2021

Clementine Odessa Battle Shaw was born Aug. 25, 1939 to Dazel and Claude Battle, Sr. in Whitaker, NC. She left us peacefully Apr. 15, 2021 to join the love of her life and husband for over 60 years, James Shaw, Sr.  Clementine's life can best be defined as a life of service to others.

She was a...

Apr 13, 2021

Phyllis Ann Atwater peacefully departed this life on April 13, 2021.  Phyllis was born on December 17, 1964 to Elizabeth Ann Atwater.  She attended West Forsyth High School and was Class of 1983 graduated.

Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother, Elizabeth Ann Atwater.

Left to cherish her loving memories are her daughter, Shamiya...

Apr 13, 2021

Kevin Anthony Parker of Alexandria, VA passed away unexpectedly on April 13, 2021.  Mr. Parker was born April 1, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC.  He was the son of Lilerwease M. Carter and the late Dolphus B. Parker.

Other than his father he was preceded in death by his aunts, Pauline M. Winphrie and Brenda G. Miller; and...

Apr 13, 2021

Ms. Russilene McFadden, 69, passed away in Winston-Salem, NC on Tuesday, April 13, 2021. After completing her journey here with us, she answered the call of the Lord to return home. She was surrounded by her loving family and caregivers during the last days of her life.

Born on October 24, 1951 in Florence, SC, she lived...

Apr 9, 2021

Mrs. Paulette Lynn Moore transitioned to her heavenly home on Friday, April 9, 2021.  She was one of the most beautiful roses in the rose garden of this life, but God took her to give her everlasting love and peace in the rose garden of her heavenly home.

She was born January 20, 1952 in Winston-Salem, NC...

Apr 6, 2021

Shirley M. Correll entered this life on January 24, 1940 and departed into eternal rest on April 6, 2021. She was the daughter of the late Carrie M. Moore. Shirley was a high school graduate of the Wilkes County Public School System and McLean Business School. She was employed by AT&T, Hanes Hosiery, and Lee Jeans.

Shirley...

Apr 5, 2021

Our beloved daughter, sister, niece and friend, Deaconess Terrika Lynette Wadelington, entered into eternal rest on Monday, April 5, 2021.

Born on January 20, 1979 in Winston Salem, NC, she was the daughter of Linell Wadelington of Winston Salem, NC and the late Terry Lee Wadelington.

At the time of her death, Terrika was employed...

Apr 4, 2021

Christopher Deboice Robertson, 74, peacefully departed his earthly life at home on Sunday, April 4, 2021, after a period of declining health. He was born on January 25, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Joseph Knox and Lula Robertson.

Shortly after he was born, Chris relocated to Lancaster, SC. He was educated in the Lancaster County...