obituaries

Nov 9, 2019

Daniel Edward Smith , 94, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2019. He was born in Hope Mills, NC on September 17, 1925 to Luther and Perry Lee Smith. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, James and Willie B. Smith; and four sisters Effie Hill, Beulah McNair,...

Nov 7, 2019

Mary Annette Hill affectionately known as "Doll Baby" was born on June 20, 1934, in Upper Marlboro, Maryland to the late Eugene Mathew Robinson Sr. and Mary Agnes Robinson.

Mary received her formal education in Prince Georges County, Maryland.  Afterwards, she was employed and then retired from UniFirst Uniform Service after 18 years of dedicated service.

Nov 5, 2019

Lonnie Wilson, "Chief" the name we affectionately called him, was born September 21, 1936 to the late Booker T. Wilson and Rosa Johnson Wilson. Lonnie departed this life on November 5, 2019 after an extended illness.

Born and raised in Forsyth County, N.C., Lonnie attended the public schools. He worked numerous jobs throughout his life, retiring from...

Oct 28, 2019

Mrs. Torina Weaks-Baker, 51, of Atlanta, GA passed away October 28, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Saturday, November 9, 2019 at New Direction Movement Cathedral with Pastor Essie C. McCullough officiating.  Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens.  The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 12:30pm on Saturday at the Church.

Oct 27, 2019

On October 27, 2019 Clifford Darby Giles, III enter the gates of Heaven.  Clifford better known as "Poochie", was born on October 25, 1963 to the late Doretha Lowery, Clifford Giles, Jr. and step-father, Angus "GoGo" Lowery, Sr.

Poochie was a graduate of West Forsyth High School and later on joined the US Army. He was also...

Oct 26, 2019

Mrs Carolyn Velissa Sharpe Smith was born on September 10th in late summer of 1956 to Mr and Mrs Clyde and Georgia Springs Sharpe. She departed this life on Saturday October 26th at Forsyth Memorial Hospital surrounded by family and friends. She was the second oldest of five siblings. Carolyn was a graduate of North Forsyth High School and Forsyth...

Oct 24, 2019

Mrs. Bonnie Lou Hilton, 72, was born April 22, 1947 in Yadkin County, NC.  She departed this earthly life on October 24,  2019 at her residence.

She is survived by her husband, Terah Hammonds; her son, Tyrone Hilton; two sisters; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.

Private services were held for...

Oct 24, 2019

Willie Lee McIlwain, Jr. was born on August 8, 1952 to Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Columbus McIlwain.  He spent his life in Winston-Salem, NC.  He passed peacefully on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Willie was educated in the local public schools where he attended Carver High School.  He enrolled in the US...

Oct 21, 2019

Mrs. Rubye Kaye Dunlap Duckwilder was born on March 1, 1926 in Winston-Salem, NC to Porter and Fannie Dunlap. She experienced a brief illness and on October 21, 2019, she departed this life at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home in Winston-Salem, NC .

Mrs. Duckwilder attended the public schools of Winston-Salem, NC. She continued her studies...

Oct 20, 2019

Erick Demond Eaton unexpectedly departed this world on Sunday, October 20, 2019.  He was 33 years old.

Erick was educated at Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Elementary and Middle Schools, and Carver High School in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  He attended the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.  He earned his Bachelor of Science degree...

Oct 19, 2019

Mr. Aaron Cheeks, 82, passed away October 19, 2019 at Winston-Salem Nursing & Rehabilitation.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Reginald Lampkins officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 12:30pm on Thursday at the Chapel.

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...