Constance Devora Benjamin-Tapp
Oct 19, 2019
Constance Devora Benjamin-Tapp passed away at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home on the night of October 19, 2019.
Constance was born on October 21, 1946 to Austin and Earlene Benjamin. She was the youngest of two brothers (Samuel and Christopher Benjamin). Constance graduated from one of Winston-Salem's Big Four Historically Black High Schools, Atkins, Class of...
Ann Burris Hairston
Oct 19, 2019
Ann Burris Hairston was born on November 27, 1941 to Leona Burris and Gus Burris in Winston-Salem, North Carolina . She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools graduated from Paisley High School, Class of 1967.
She was a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church, and belonged to the Ladies' Usher Board and the Sarah Missionary Group.
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Earl Broadnax
Oct 19, 2019
Mr. Earl Tyrone Broadnax was born on November 24, 1953 to the late Theopya Webber Broadnax-Boyce and the late Alvis Boaz Broadnax, Sr. Tyrone departed this life on Saturday, October 19, 2019 at his residence.
Tyrone spent his formative years in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he attended both Carver and East Forsyth High Schools. As a young...
Yvette Denise Johnson
Oct 19, 2019
Yvette Denise Johnson, 55, also known as "Niese" to many of her family and friends was born on August 16, 1964 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Annie Lee Johnson and Walter Lee Hardison. She departed this earthly life for eternal life on Saturday, October 19, 2019.
Yvette was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Public Schools. She...
Hattie Brenda Delois Jones
Oct 17, 2019
Hattie Brenda Delois Jones , 71, was born to Willie B. and Roma O. Jones. She passed away peacefully at her home early Thursday morning, October 17, 2019.
Brenda graduated from Carver High School (Class of 1966) and Winston Salem State University (Class of 1970). She was a dedicated teacher in the District of Columbia Public School...
Nancy Marie Cowan
Oct 16, 2019
Nancy Marie Cowan affectionately known as "Cookie", 60, was born October 27, 1958 in Winston-Salem, NC to Walter Cowan, Sr. and Grace Whitworth Cowan.
She departed this life October 16, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
She graduated from Parkland High School in 1989.
Nancy's favorite hobby was drawing and her greatest...
Lillie Bell Earles Scruggs
Oct 13, 2019
Lillie Bell Earles Scruggs was born in Spartanburg County, South Carolina on April 28, 1923 to the late Benjamin Doc Earles and Nannie Smith Earles. She was the oldest of twin girls (Nina Bell). She and her twin Nina Bell were the youngest of twelve siblings. They were affectionately known as Chunk and Splinter, respectively, in their early childhood....
James William Miles
Oct 12, 2019
Mr. James William Miles, 74, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at his residence.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Friday, October 18, 2019 at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Alvin T. Armstead, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Friday...
Priscilla Elaine Scales
Oct 12, 2019
Ms. Priscilla Elaine Scales was a native, very devoted, very well loved and respected resident of Winston-Salem, NC her entire life. She departed this life October 12, 2019 at Bermuda Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center located in Advance, NC following a long period of illness.
Priscilla was born December 24, 1948 to Willie Lee Scales and Ada...
Fredrick Kelly Miller
Oct 12, 2019
Mr. Fredrick Kelly Miller, 68, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Wayne UNC Health Care, Goldsboro, NC.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Moses officiating. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
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Magelene Wilson Keys
Oct 11, 2019
Ms. Magelene Wilson Keys, 93, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Adams officiating. Interment will follow in Parklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Saturday at the Chapel.
Kelvin Leon Thompson
Oct 11, 2019
Mr. Kelvin Leon Thompson known as "Cray Cray" was born August 4, 1962 to the late Leo Thompson Sr. and Doris Glenn Thompson. He departed his life on Friday, October 11, 2019. He was a native and a resident of Forsyth County he attended the Winston Salem Forsyth County Schools. He worked at Little Richard's Barbecue for five years...
Ward Beecher Miller
Oct 9, 2019
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, Ward Beecher Miller, devoted husband of Vicki Smith Miller, beloved brother of John (Terri) Miller of Canton, NC, Charles (Marilyn), Randolph, and Craig (Cathedra) Miller all of Charleston, SC, passed away unexpectedly.
He was a retired banking executive, and an active civic and faith leader.
Celebration of Life will be...
Isiah Washington
Oct 9, 2019
On Wednesday, October 9, 2019, Isiah Washington, loving husband and father of three children, passed away at the age of 76.
Isiah was born on April 19,1943 to John and Gretha Mae (Brailey) Washington.
After 35 years of employment at Hanes Dye and Finishing as a Machine Operator he retired in April 2005. Isiah was...
Arthur Brent, Jr.
Oct 9, 2019
Arthur "Raye" Brent, Jr., 57, of Winston-Salem, NC, transitioned from earthly life into eternal rest on Wednesday, October 9, 2019.
Raye was born to the late Arthur and Claretta Dillard on July 31, 1962 in Forsyth County, NC. He received his formal education from the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a graduate of North Forsyth Sr....
Gail Mills
Oct 7, 2019
On Monday, October 7, 2019, Gail Rice Mills, 79, went home to glory to be with the Lord. Gail R. Mills was born on June 24, 1940, to the late William McKinley Rice and Clarice Johnson Rice in North Carolina. She was a native of Winston-Salem and a retired Nurse.
A celebration of the life of Gail...
Vernon Gray, Jr.
Oct 5, 2019
Vernon Gray, Jr., also known as "Jack", was born on October 13, 1939 in Jacksonville, North Carolina to the late Vernon Gray, Sr. and Liadi Smith Gray. He transitioned to be with his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2019.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Joanne Hampton Gray; both of his...
Phyllis Fleming
Oct 3, 2019
Mrs. Phyllis Covington Fleming, 70, passed away October 3, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, October 10, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Entombment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel.
Staci Arnett-Cain
Oct 2, 2019
Mrs. Staci Arnett-Cain, 52, surrendered her soul to the Lord with family surrounding her on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on April 14, 1967 in Middletown, Ohio to Karen Sue Arnett-Spaulding and Thomas Hardeman.
Staci was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, sister, & niece. She had a kind,...
Devin Harding
Oct 2, 2019
Devin Adair Harding, the son of Dexter and Deborah Harding was born on January 9, 1982 in Greensboro, NC. Devin was a beloved son, cherished nephew, an adored cousin and friend who touched the lives of many. Devin was quiet with a memorable smile but when he spoke people listened to him. His legacy was, "let the work we...