Wilhelmenia Levonia Jackson-Pledger
Sep 9, 2019
Wilhelmenia Levonia Jackson-Pledger was born on November 18, 1949, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Willie and Louise Jackson. God saw fit to call her home on Monday, September 9, 2019.
She graduated from Atkins Senior High School in 1968 and Winston-Salem State University in 1997 with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology.
Wilhelmenia is preceded...
Gwenevere Jean Kilgore
Sep 8, 2019
Ms. Gwenevere Jean Kilgore, 66, passed away September 8, 2019 at the Hospice Home @ High Point.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, September 14, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Saturday at the Chapel.
Esther Boulware
Sep 3, 2019
Mrs. Esther Mae Hemphill Boulware, 81, passed away September 3, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. John Mendez officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Tuesday at the Church.
Katie Marshall
Sep 3, 2019
Ms. Katie Lane Marshall was born September 15, 1957 in Candor, NC; the daughter of Ward F. Young, Jr. of Charlotte, NC and the late Mrs. Ernestine Marshall LeGrand. She departed his life peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, September 3, 2019.
In addition to her father, she leaves to cherish her precious memories two daughters, Yolanda...
Delacy Blair Chavis, Sr.
Sep 3, 2019
Blair loved poetry and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow's "A Psalm of Life" was one of his favorites. Indeed, it was his mantra, and his life is reflected beautifully in its words. This is what his heart speaks, even in death.
For DeLacy Blair Chavis, Sr., life was not an empty dream but the fulfillment of a dream. He...
James Mcknight
Sep 1, 2019
James Rufus McKnight was born on January 12, 1942 in Sumter, South Carolina to Edward and Hattie Bell King McKnight. He departed this life on Sunday, September 1, 2019 after an extended illness.
Mr. McKnight grew up serving the Lord with his family. Because of his love and concern for humanity, he gained the love...
James E. Davis, Jr.
Sep 1, 2019
James Edward Davis Jr. "Jimmy", 70 transitioned from this life at his home in Winston-Salem unexpectedly on Sunday, September 1, 2019.
Jimmy was born in Winston-Salem, NC on July 24, 1949 and was a lifelong resident of the area. He retired with 40 years of service from R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company as a Control Operator and was...
Fred Burke
Aug 29, 2019
Fred Allen Burke peacefully passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019. His journey began in Winton, NC as the third child of the late Mr. Selma Burke and Mrs. Lillian Weaver Burke.
He was brought up in the Hertford County Schools (NC) and graduated from C. S. Brown High School. He also received a degree in Accounting...
Veronica Yvonne Johnson
Aug 29, 2019
EIT Veronica "Auntie Runt" Yvonne Johnson was born on February 21, 1949 to the late Ethel Kitt Johnson-Jones, born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was the sixth of seven children. EIT Johnson was a product of the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School system.
She had a heart for people, which drew many people into her life. Veronica enjoyed...
Roy Hunter Rector
Aug 29, 2019
Deacon Roy Hunter Rector, 95, affectionately known as "June," born July 14, 1924 in Duncan, South Carolina, the only child of the late Leroy Rector and Ellen Hunter Rector, moved to Winston-Salem at the age of five where he attended the public schools, graduating from Atkins High School in 1942. He attended "Hampton Institute" now Hampton University and was...
Willie Mae Kirby
Aug 25, 2019
Mrs. Willie Mae Henry Kirby, 89, passed away Sunday, August 25, 2019 at her residence.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at Union Bethel AME Church with Rev. Jasper Hemphill officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 6:00pm until 7:00pm on Tuesday evening, September...
Ernest Rennard Cameron
Aug 23, 2019
Mr. Ernest Rennard Cameron also known as "Pip", was born October 19, 1995 and  departed this life on August 23, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Ernest graduated from Parkland High School in 2014.
He leaves to cherish dear memories his parents Ernest Rennard Dubose and Winifred Teresa Cameron; his son, Ernest Rennard Cameron, Jr.; one brother,...
Lee Faye Mack
Aug 21, 2019
LEFAY better known as LEE FAYE MACK
(May 18, 1932 -August 21, 2019)
AkA Minister Lee Faye Mack- known to be a woman with fierce belief in the power of God Founder of Can You Hear The Cry Ministries Founder of the Back To Life Center Founder of "Mother Wit" Program AKA Mother of Churches :...
Margaret Stafford
Aug 21, 2019
Margaret Reeder Stafford, known to many as "Granny", was born on June 15, 1930 to Mayer and Daisy Reeder. She departed her early home to her enter her heavenly home on Wednesday, August 21, 2019, She was a faithful member of Middle Fork Christian Church for over 45 years.
Mrs. Stafford was a retired employee of Belks....
Fred Craven Henry, Sr.
Aug 21, 2019
Fred Craven Henry Sr., devoted husband, father, and friend, peacefully departed this earthly journey and took his heavenly flight on the evening of August 21, 2019 at the age of 80 years old. A Winston-Salem native, Fred was born on January 20, 1939 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Felix and Venetia Henry. He was preceded in death by...
June Anthony
Aug 20, 2019
June Elizabeth Poindexter Anthony was born on January 21, 1950 in Roanoke, Virginia to Alphonso and Katherine Poindexter. On Tuesday, August 20, 2019, with her daughters by her side, she was called home to be with our Lord. June was raised by her Aunt Wilhelmina Beck and Grandmother, Saludia Mitchell in a loving family setting with her sister, Beverly...
Stacy White Toney
Aug 19, 2019
Stacy Lolita White Toney, 54, affectionately known as "Lee Lee" was born June 5, 1965 to Harvey Lee White, Sr. and Frances P. Frontis White. On August 19, 2019, she gained her heavenly wings and went to be with the Lord.
She attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools and graduated from RJ Reynolds High School in 1983....
Andreana Little
Aug 16, 2019
Mrs. Andreana DuBose Little was born February 8, 1946 to the late Rosa Lee Flowers and James Leak in Winston-Salem, NC. She transitioned from labor to reward on Friday, August 16, 2019 after a period of illness.
Andreana was a graduate of Atkins High School in 1964 and furthered her education earning a BS in Education from...
Margaret Hughes
Aug 14, 2019
Mrs. Margaret Elizabeth Hughes, 91, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, August 22, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rita Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Thursday at the Chapel.
William Randolph Hunt
Aug 13, 2019
William Randolph Hunt was born on April 30, 1948 to the late Walter L. and Creola Blackmon Hunt in Harlem, NY. He was one of five children born to this union.
William, affectionately called "Billy," received his education by attending Catholic Grammar School in Harlem, NY and High School in Manhattan, NY. After graduating from high school,...