obituaries

Nov 23, 2020

Mr. Joseph Jerome Flowers departed this beautiful life on Monday, November 23, 2020. Mr. Flowers, 62, was born June 25, 1958 to Rosa Dubose Flowers and Paul A. Flowers. Joseph attended school in Winston-Salem Forsyth County. He worked for Royal Cake Company and several other companies during his lifetime.

Joseph was a member of Ambassador For Christ...

Nov 22, 2020

Julia Mae Isom Johnson, 98, was born December 27, 1921 in Winston-Salem, NC to Joseph and Mary Isom. She passed away on November 22, 2020 at Forest Heights Assisted Living after a brief period of illness.

Julia enjoyed a long life of teaching and travelling the world. Julia was an educator by profession having graduated from Winston-Salem...

Nov 21, 2020

Michael T. Robinson was born May 13, 1955 to the late Thomas and Margaret Robinson in Syracuse, NY.  He departed this life on November 21, 2020 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center.

Michael was a veteran of the US Navy.

He is survived by his loving wife, Sandra Kirby Robinson; three children, Carlitta Berry,...

Nov 20, 2020

Gerald Anthony Hutson, 87, was born in Christ Church, Barbados, West Indies on October 6, 1933 to Doris and Abraham Hutson.

He peacefully departed this life on November 20, 2020, his late wife's birthday.

In 1957, he moved to the United States where he picked fruit nationally before settling in Florida where he met the...

Nov 19, 2020

Mr. Desie Ray Scales departed this life on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at Novant Medical Center. He was born September 24, 1961 to Brenda Scales Reeves and  Pride E. Shore in Winston-Salem, N.C. Desie was educated in the local public schools and attended WSSU and Davidson Community College with emphasis on Computer Science. Desie was an inductee in Phi...

Nov 19, 2020

Jeshown Taqwee Marion, affectionately known as "Smokey", was born on April 1, 2000 to Jessie Marion, Sr. and Stephanie C. Caesar (Arthur Hemingway).  After a courageous battle with depression that he fought with grace and dignity, he transitioned from this life to the next on November 19, 2020.

Jeshown attended Howard High and Carver's Boy High School...

Nov 17, 2020

Annie Ruth Watts Jones, 82, was born August 6, 1938 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina and departed this life on November 17, 2020 at the  KBR Hospice Home.

Annie Ruth Watts Jones graduated from Atkins High School and worked for Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools for 30 years.

She leaves to cherish her memories her children, Charles Tyrone...

Nov 16, 2020

Veteran, Staff Sergeant Steven R. Thompson, 72, answered the Master's call on November 16, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

He was born January 14, 1948 to Meredith "Tippy" Davis and Mary Louise Thompson.

He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a faithful member of the Sunday School and Usher Board. In 1967, he...

Nov 16, 2020

James Wesley Shaw, Sr.

April 11, 1937 - November 16, 2020

Winston Salem - Mr. James Wesley "Jim" Shaw, Sr., 83, passed away peacefully Monday, November 16, 2020, after a brief stay at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Spartanburg, South Carolina to the late Jesse James Shaw Sr....

Nov 15, 2020

Bishop Bennie Lee Plowden was born May 23, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to Bishop Benjamin U. Plowden and Evangelist Cora L. Plowden.  He passed away peacefully midday Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.  He was the former Pastor of the True Light Non-Denominational Church.

He was a graduate of Atkins High School Class...

Nov 14, 2020

Tonithia D. Dendy-Elder was born April 25, 1973 to the late Hilda Wilborn Dendy and surviving, Robert B. Dendy, in Winston-Salem, NC.  She was a graduate student of Parkland High School and Winston-Salem, State University, where she obtained a degree in Business Administration and Management. She was well traveled, however, remained a life-long resident of her hometown, Winston-Salem, NC....

Nov 14, 2020

Mrs. Sarah Frances Norman Jones passed away November 14, 2020.

Private graveside services will be held Tuesday, November 24, 2020 at Gethsemane Cemetery and Memorial Gardens, Charlotte, NC.

Nov 12, 2020

Antonio Denard McClendon, affectionately known as "Tony", was a gentle giant to everyone he met. He had a heart of gold and would give his last to those he loved. He was a lifelong resident of Winston-Salem, NC and the CEO/Executive Director of Calm Source, LLC, in Danville, VA.

Tony was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May...

Nov 10, 2020

Mrs. Bertha McKay Johnson, 81, passed away peacefully on November 10, 2020 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by her family.  She was born on May 5, 1939 in Darlington, SC to the late Susanna and Dock McKay, Sr.

Bertha was educated in the Darlington County School District.  After moving to NC, she was employed...

Nov 10, 2020

Mr. Robert Truesdale, Jr., 84, passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2020.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm-5:00pm Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.  Private services Monday, November 16, 2020.

Nov 9, 2020

DOCTOR LAWRENCE DAVID HOPKINS

The Master touched Lawrence David Hopkins early the morning of November 9, 2020, and quietly ended his earthly pursuits. Born December 29, 1949, in Chester, South Carolina, to Maeola Trapp Hopkins, a homemaker and Lawrence Hopkins, an Air Force jet engine mechanic, Larry was the eldest of five with one sister...

Nov 8, 2020

Mr. Quinton Wardell Boulware, 68, the son of Mr. Marshall T. Boulware, Sr. and Mrs. Katie Arnold Boulware; the husband of Mrs. Deborah Plummer Boulware; passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2020 at his residence following an extended period of illness.

Mr. Boulware was born in Winston-Salem, NC on June 27, 1952.  He attended the public schools,...

Nov 8, 2020

Mrs. Paula Ann Carter Rook, 60, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at High Point Medical Center.

THERE WILL BE NO PUBLIC VIEWING.

Private services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020.

Nov 8, 2020

Randolph Mitchell, aka "MITCH" and "BUBBA", the eldest son of the late Bobby and Curlean Mitchell was born March 4, 1957 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Full of fire and fight, Randy was destined to be a leader.  From his early days on Rochester Street to Old Greensboro Road, Randy was known for his no-nonsense demeaner and always welcomed a...

Nov 7, 2020

Ms. Deloris Miller Mack, 78, passed away Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.

A viewing will be held from 2:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, November 13, 2020 at Russell Funeral Home.

Private funeral services will be held Saturday, November 14, 2020.