Edna Mae Earles Mccollum
Jun 26, 2019
Edna Mae Earles McCollum was born in the County of Spartanburg, Township of Cherokee, South Carolina on August 8, 1938 to Lillie Bell Earles and the late Jefferson Wilkins "J.W." Copeland. Her early education was received in Washington, D.C. At an early age, she joined the Holden Chapel Baptist Church in Boiling Springs, South Carolina. After high school graduation,...
Melissa Shepherd
Jun 26, 2019
Melissa Creasy Shepherd went home to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Cancer Center.
Melissa was the eleventh child born on November 4, 1958 to Walter & Ola M. Creasy in Beckley, West Virginia. Melissa moved to Winston-Salem, NC in 1972 where she was educated in the public schools....
Janice Jackson
Jun 24, 2019
Janice Ruth Sanders Jackson transitioned from this earth to eternity on June 24, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center. Janice Jackson was born March 3, 1945 to the late Otis E. Sanders and Margie C. Sanders.
Janice was a 1963 graduate of Paisley High School. She attended Winston-Salem State University and Forsyth Technical Community College. ...
Jimmy Ronald Hamilton
Jun 23, 2019
Mr. Jimmy Ronald Hamilton, known as "Big Hamp" was born September 26, 1947 in Durham, NC to Jacob and Alma Hamilton. After years of illness, Jimmy was called home to be with our Father God to rest, surrounded by loved ones and friends on Sunday, June 23, 2019.
He graduated from Hillside High School in Durham, NC....
Billy Deshawn Crowder
Jun 23, 2019
On June 23, 2019 at 11:38pm, Billy DeShawn Crowder, 5 months 1 day, after struggling with several health issues, peacefully went with Heaven's angles to his eternal home. He leaves his mother Tasha LaShia Simpson and his father, Mandell Lamar Crowder; brother, Dr-e Porter; favorite aunt, Shereda R. Yeary all of Winston-Salem, NC; favorite cousin, Renee Yeary of Asheville,...
Jeanette Bell Russell
Jun 22, 2019
Mrs. Jeanette Bell Russell, 93, born September 19, 1925 in Great Falls, SC, the daughter of the late Willie and Rebecca Bell. Mrs. Russell, affectionately known as "Gee", passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2019 shortly after ten o'clock in the morning.
She lived a wonderful life in Los Angeles, CA, working as a seamstress and then...
Donna Albright
Jun 22, 2019
Ms. Donna Parker Albright, age 57, departed this life Saturday, June 22, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health Medical Center, ICU Unit, at 2:30am after an extended period of illness.
She was born in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Rudolph Parker, Sr. and Vivian Parker Allen. She attended the schools of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County. She grew up knowing...
Mary Sinclair
Jun 21, 2019
Mrs. Mary Sinclair, 70, passed away Friday, June 21, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Macedonia Worship Center with Apostle S.D. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Saturday at the Church.
Geraldine Leona Scales Valentine
Jun 21, 2019
Geraldine Leona Scales Valentine was born on March 26, 1935 in Dozier, North Carolina to the late Joseph Cephus and Leona Scales Valentine. She relished her life as a farmer's daughter and growing up at the "home place,"Â in what is now known as the Village of Tobaccoville, NC.
She was reared as a member of Center...
Gwendolyn Loretta Williamson
Jun 19, 2019
Gwendolyn Loretta Williamson, 63, affectionately known as "Mama Gwen", gained her heavenly wings on June 19, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center, after a brief illness. Gwendolyn, a resident of Winston-Salem, North Carolina, was born in Mullins, South Carolina on March 12, 1956 to Annie Mae Lindsay and Freddie George Williamson. She attended Anderson and Parkland High School in the...
George Fulp, Jr.
Jun 13, 2019
Mr. George Jalando Fulp, Jr. transitioned from this earthly place to receive his crown from Jesus Christ.
He was the son of Gwendolyn and George Fulp, Sr. George, Jr. was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on August 9, 1961 and departed this life on Thursday, June 13, 2019.
George was educated in the Forsyth County...
Eddie Green, Iii
Jun 12, 2019
Mr. Eddie Green, III, 56, passed away Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Friendship Baptist Church with Bishop S.T. Green officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 12:30pm on Wednesday at the Church.
John Henry Squire
Jun 8, 2019
Mr. John Henry Squire, 56, passed away June 8, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Dr. Serenus T. Churn, Sr. officiating. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the Church.
Bobby Ray Taylor Carpenter, Sr.
Jun 7, 2019
Mr. Bobby Ray Taylor Carpenter, Sr. was born to Katie McKay Carpenter and the late J.T. Taylor on June 6, 1960 in Winston-Salem, NC. Bobby graduated from RJ Reynolds High School. He was an employee at Arbor Acres. Bobby was a member of Union Baptist Church at an early age. Bobby, better known as "Big Bob," was a kindhearted...
Erma Rice
Jun 3, 2019
Mrs. Erma Bryant Rice, 101, passed away June 3, 2019 at the Rose Tara Senior Living, King, NC.
Graveside services will be held at 12noon Thursday, June 13, 2019 in Evergreen Cemetery.
Benita Ruffin Buckley
Jun 2, 2019
Benita Ruffin Buckley was born in Durham, North Carolina on October 10, 1980. She was the second child of Avon Long Ruffin and the late Benjamin S. Ruffin. She was educated in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System graduating from West Forsyth High School in 1998.
Benita attended Hampton University where her major was Nursing. She worked...
Earnestine Horne
Jun 2, 2019
Earnestine Johnson Horne was born March 5, 1932 in Wadesboro, North Carolina, Anson County to David Johnson and Nezzie Gaddy Johnson. She transitioned into glory on Sunday, June 2, 2019.
Earnestine attended Kingsville High School where she lettered in basketball. She was the Head Majorette for the Kingsville High School Marching Band. Earnestine furthered her education and...
Erma Covington
Jun 2, 2019
Mrs. Erma Jean Downing Covington, 76, passed away June 2, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home,
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Friday, June 7, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Ray Watlington officiating. Interment will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon...
Donna Cook
May 31, 2019
Ms. Donna Cook, 68, passed away May 31, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, June 9, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewayne Wade officiating and Pastor Michael Tyree eulogist. The family visitation will be held from 2:00pm until 3:00pm on Sunday at the Chapel....
Helen Wolfe
May 30, 2019
Ms. Helen Wolfe "Sug", quietly departed this life on Thursday, May 30, 2019 at the Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the daughter of the late Early Crutchfield and Janie Mae Dendy. Sug was born September 6, 1956 and was a graduate of Central High School.
Sug was a member of the North Point Baptist...