obituaries

Apr 4, 2021

Savannah Craighead Thomas, 89, was born in Henry County, VA on April 3, 1932 to the late Sylvester and Mary Jane Spencer Craighead. She passed away on April 4, 2021.

Savannah graduated from Mary Potter Academy in Oxford, NC in 1950 and earned her bachelor's degree from North Carolina College in 1954, where she was a member...

Apr 3, 2021

Florence Louise Hart Wilkes, 76, departed from the world on April 3, 2021.  She was born on April 17, 1944 the daughter of the late Daniel Wagner and Idamae Hart Singletary.

She served as a pilar to her family and defined the role of a matriarch.  With a joyful laugh and genuine presence, she enjoyed cooking, traveling,...

Apr 1, 2021

Ashton Dasean Boston was born at 10:01am December 22, 2014. On the morning of March 30, 2021, he was involved in a tragic accident that would lead to his untimely passing on April 1, 2021.

Ashton is survived by his parents, Keyondra Boston, Reginald Goldsmith, and Tomez Williams; Grandparents, Angela Boston (Nene), Charlita Boston (Gigi), Chandra Boston...

Mar 31, 2021

Cheryl Denise Scales, daughter of the late Bernard Scales, Sr. and Doris Young McMurray, was born April 6, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She departed this life on Wednesday, March 31, 2021.  Cheryl attended the local public schools and was a graduate of Winston-Salem State University.

A public viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Monday, April...

Mar 29, 2021

"Surely, goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever." ~ Psalm 23:6

Mrs. Carolyn Boston Colclough passed away unexpectedly at her home on March 29, 2021. Carolyn was the youngest daughter of Delores Larry and the late Ralph Gaither.

Carolyn...

Mar 28, 2021

Dorothy Mae Miller, the daughter of the late Clyburn, Sr. and Bessie Mae Martin was born February 4, 1950 in Columbia, SC. Later in 1950, her parents moved to Baltimore, MD where she attended Fleming Elementary, Bragg Elementary, Sollers Point Jr. High and graduated June 1968 from Dundalk Sr. High School.

She was...

Mar 28, 2021

George Vincent Milliken, 60, passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021. George was a dedicated public-school math teacher for over 25 years in both the Kentucky and New York Public School Systems.

Born April 18, 1960 to the late Rev. Lawrence B. and Rosetta D. Milliken, George graduated from Kentucky State University and later earned his Master's...

Mar 27, 2021

Mr. Fennell Lee "Billy" Harris, Sr., 63, passed away March 27, 2021.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Friday, April 2, 2021 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021.  Entombment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park, Rural Hall, NC.

Mar 24, 2021

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day, and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing." II Timothy 4:7-8

Reverend...

Mar 23, 2021

Margaret Berry Saunders, age 98, entered peacefully into the arms of our Savior on Tuesday, March 23, 2021.

Margaret was the 2 nd of eight children born in the Cherry Grove Community of Darlington, SC to Mr. James William Berry & Lizzie Gregg Berry on Wednesday, October 25, 1922.

As a child, she attended Cherry...

Mar 23, 2021

It is with profound sadness, yet with the blessed hope of the day of resurrection that we announce the passing of our precious, Leah Colyne Brown.  Leah C. Brown, 43, of Winston-Salem, NC peacefully answered God's call on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence.  She is the daughter of Rev. Dr. Leamon E. and Beatrice G. Brown; the...

Mar 22, 2021

Mr. Paul Ira Derouseau, Sr. was born June 27, 1945 in New York.  He departed this earthly life on March 22, 2021 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Paul was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Dora Derouseau.

He is survived by his children, Kyle and Paul Ira Derouseau, Jr.; granddaughter, Kayla Derouseau; siblings, Yvonne (Bruce)...

Mar 20, 2021

Gwendolyn May Virginia Holder Wharton, a Star from Heaven born to Joe Haywood Holder and Myrtle Cowan Holder in Winston Salem, NC on a Fall Equinox during the Great Depression. Like Palm Trees and Open Flowers, Gwenny May blessed the world and everyone she knew.

Her petals fell on a Spring Equinox during the pandemic. Surviving are...

Mar 19, 2021

"And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be anymore pain. For the former things are passed away." Revelation 21:4

On Friday, March 19, 2021 at his home in Winston Salem, NC the death angel came and lured the bright spirt...

Mar 18, 2021

Betty Lou Thompson-Kearse was born in Burlington, NC on November 24, 1965.  She was parented by Dewayne and Doris Bowes.  Betty was preceded in death her mother, Doris P. Bowes; and her brother, Raymond, Jr.

Betty graduated from Graham High School in 1984.  She attended Winston-Salem State University for 2 years and then she attended ECPI.

Mar 17, 2021

John Prince Williams entered into the arms of Jesus Christ on March 17, 2021.  A native of Raleigh, North Carolina, John was born on September 12, 1948.  He was the first of two children born to the late Justina H. Williams and John Williams, Jr.  He married Parepa "PJ" McCrae Williams on June 18, 1971 and their union was...

Mar 15, 2021

On Monday, March 15, 2021, our beloved, Vincent V. McConnell departed from this earth. He was born May 23, 1979. Vincent was blessed with three parents, his loving mother, Vickie Cain; Kevin Lindsay; and the late Vincent Cloud.

Vincent was academically talented.  He was inducted in Who's Who Scholars.  He enjoyed sports and was a great basketball...

Mar 9, 2021

Catherine Raleigh Cason, 102, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, March 9, 2021 at her home.

Catherine was born on September 10, 1918 in Spencer, Virginia to the late Dewitt and Oradell Raleigh.  She was the oldest of four children and survived all of her siblings.

Catherine retired in 1983 from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company...

Mar 8, 2021

Mr. Robert Denard Thompson, 67, of Winston-Salem, NC passed on March 8, 2021. He was born August 6, 1953 in Forsyth County to John Lee Thompson and Alice Turner Thompson. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Minnie Turner.

Mr. Thompson was educated in the local school system graduating from...

Mar 8, 2021

Pollyann Sabrina Finney was born in Winston-Salem, NC on Sunday June 27, 1971.

She was preceded in death by her Father, Robert Finney; and Mother, Loretta 'Sis' Taylor Finney; and sisters, Shirley Taylor and Mary Louise Kennedy.

A native of the area, graduating from Carver High School in 1989 and earning degrees in Nursing and...