obituaries

May 9, 2021

Linda Duncan Jackson

Sunrise September 24, 1950          Sunset May 9, 2021

Linda Diane Duncan Jackson was the  ninth of ten siblings,  born  to  the late  Maggie  Louise McCree and James William  Duncan. She  had a deep and abiding faith  in  God  and  received her  first  interaction with  the  love of God...

May 9, 2021

Delores E. Brown, 68, entered heavens gates on Sunday, May 9, 2021. She was born on January 15, 1953 to Jay Conner and Eunice Evans. Delores was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.  Her former employers included Lucia, Wake Forest Baptist Hospital and Novant Health before retirement. Delores graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in Winston Salem,...

May 8, 2021

Mr. James "Jay" Robert Stewart Sr., 72, departed this life on May 8, 2021 after an extended illness.  He was born on October 30, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC to Robert and Annie Loree Stewart.  James attended the local Winston-Salem schools and graduated from the former Atkins High School.  James realized at an early age that he loved being outside. ...

May 8, 2021

Mr. Rondal Venard Powell, known as "Ron", of Winston-Salem, NC was born February 1, 1944 to the union of Lorenzo Haggard Powell and Catherine Renee Powell. He departed this life on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Trinity Glen Nursing facility.

Ron was educated Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a graduate of Atkins High School.  He was...

May 5, 2021

Audrey Easter departed this life on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at her home in Conyers, GA.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Harold Easter; her daughter, Danielle Glenn Dunson; step-daughter, Shawn Easter; step-son, Keith Easter (Sherry); four grandsons, Sedrick Dunson, Jr., Desmond Dunson, Kedrick Easter and Keenan Easter; one brother, Brian Johnson (Daphne);...

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...