obituaries

Feb 29, 2020

Mr. Gary Joe Smith, 65, passed away February 29, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 2:30pm Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Phillips Chapel Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Chard Armstrong officiating.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 2:30pm on Saturday at the Church.

Feb 28, 2020

Jessie Kate Hall, 79, of Butler, Georgia, daughter of Jonah Hall and Carrie Mae Hall,  was born on June 3, 1940.  She peacefully transitioned on Friday, February 28, 2020 in Richmond, Virginia.

Jessie attended Atkins High School, Winston-Salem State University, Russell's Commercial College, received a certificate from Farakan's Barber College, all in Winston-Salem, NC, and took a...

Feb 24, 2020

"Truly I tell you, today you will be with Me in paradise." Luke 23:43 Sherry Doris Renee' Wolford Pharr was born February 2, 1959, to Lorenza Wolford and Doris Hash Wolford, in Pulaski, Virginia. Sherry moved with her parents and siblings to Winston-Salem the same year that she was born and lived here for the duration of her life....

Feb 20, 2020

Christopher Jacole Terry was born on July 27, 1968 to Delores White Terry and the late Roger Christopher Terry in New York City.  He departed his earthly life peacefully on February 20, 2020.

"Chris" as he was affectionately known, was educated and was a graduate of the Wake County Public School System.  After graduation Chris enlisted in...

Feb 19, 2020

Richard Bernard Porter was born to the late Tommie Lee Robinson Porter and Albert Patterson Porter, Sr. on December 4, 1947 in Winston-Salem, NC.

He was preceded in death by his mother; father; son, James "Jamie" McGriff; and great granddaughter, Shaniya Porter.

Richard is survived by his wife of 31 years, Dianne Porter; his children,...

Feb 17, 2020

Dorothy Louise Watson Jones was born in Augusta, Georgia on September 11, 1938.  She was reared by her parents, Lowell B. and Katie Mae Smiley Robinson.  She gained her heavenly wings on Monday, February 17, 2020.

Dorothy lived in Winston-Salem, NC for most of her life, graduating from Atkins High School in 1955.   Dorothy then began working...

Feb 16, 2020

Ms. Brenda Gail Mills, 72, affectionately known as "Brenda", went home peacefully on February 16, 2020 to be with the Lord.

She was born on June 24, 1948 in Walkertown, NC to Grady Clinton Mills and Pearlie Mae Simmons.  She was educated in the WS/FCS and was a graduate of Carver High School. Ms. Mills was a...

Feb 14, 2020

Mr. William Boyd Oglesby, 77, of Winston-Salem – a loving father, brother, uncle, and son with a heart as big as the open sky – went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 14, 2020 at Forsyth Medical Center.  Semper Fi!

Mr. Oglesby was born on July 4, 1942, to the late Hosea and Geneva...

Feb 11, 2020

Mr. Timothy Lamont Scales, 60, also known as "Tim" and "Sly" of Winston-Salem, NC passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

He leaves to mourn precious memories his loving son Jarreau (Lisa) Richmond; his baby sister, Darlene (Gregory) Whitfield of Morrisville, NC; his big brother, Lonnie Scales of Charlotte, NC; a host of nieces,...

Feb 11, 2020

Mrs. Wendy Green, 80, passed away February 11, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, February 17, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Monday at the Chapel.

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Gladden, 75, passed away February 10, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jonathan Gladden officiating.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.

Feb 10, 2020

Mrs. Dorothy "Dot" Johnson, 79, departed this earthly life on February 10, 2020.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Rhonda Johnson; and a host of extended family and friends.

Memorial services will be held at 12:30pm Saturday, March 7, 2020 at Goler Metropolitan AME Zion Church.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon...

Feb 10, 2020

On February 10, 2020, former Winston-Salem model and entrepreneur, Roberta Lynne Latten-Reinhardt was given her wings to go be with her heavenly father. Roberta was born October 26, 1966 in Elkin, NC and was 53 years old. Roberta attended Jonesville Elementary, Elkin High School, and Queens College. She modeled professionally for 5 years. Afterward, she was employed at Champion...

Feb 8, 2020

Mrs. Hermine Hyacinth Powell Forrest, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 8, 2020.

Hermine was born on January 1, 1932 in St. Elizabeth, Jamaica to George and Gertrude Powell.  In 1967 she moved to the United States and began working at Metropolitan Hospital Center in New York, NY where she worked as...

Feb 8, 2020

Ms. Linda Stewart, 68, passed away February 8, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, February 14, 2020 at Bethlehem Baptist Church with Reverend Dwight Hash officiating.  Interment will follow in Eastlawn Gardens of Memory.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.

Feb 5, 2020

Dorsey Owens Wiley, Jr., departed this life on February 5, 2020 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born May 6, 1943 in Danville, VA. In 1953, his parents purchased land and built a home in Caswell County; this would become the family's home. Dorsey accepted Christ at an early age, and he was baptized at Blackwell Baptist...

Feb 4, 2020

Geoffrey Dion Williams was born December 20, 1978 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC to Jacob Cliffus Williams and Cynthia Lane Martin Williams. He was a forward for the Central Piedmont NCAAU Champions in 2001 and 2006. He graduated from the Bryan School of Business, UNCG on May 13, 2001. He married Kimberly Wiggins in 2002 in Raleigh,...

Feb 3, 2020

Mrs. Jennie Wallace, 89, of 3103 Hickory Tree Rd. in Winston-Salem, NC went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2020.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Monday, February 10, 2020 at Christ Kingdom Building Worship Center, 3894 Northampton Dr. W-S, NC with Bishop Daniel Salley, Jr. officiating and Apostle Ellen Searcy, Senior...

Feb 2, 2020

Mae Belle Ridgill Eccles, daughter of the late Thomas Ridgill, Sr. and Cleophas Tindal Ridgill was born February 8, 1927 in Manning, South Carolina. She was one of eleven children. She received her formal education in the public schools of Clarendon County and graduated from State High School in 1947.

She was joined in holy matrimony to...

Jan 31, 2020

Mr. William Isaac, 78, transitioned from this earthly "vessel" on Friday, January 31, 2020 after an extended period of illness.  Although William was living at home with his lovely wife, he departed this life at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.

William was born on September 16, 1941 in Dillon, SC to the late Mr. Orange and Mrs....