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...
Cynthia Coles
May 26, 2019
Mrs. Cynthia Coles, 61, passed away Sunday, May 26, 2019 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, May 31, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Apostle Phillip Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Friday at...
Patricia Nesmith
May 23, 2019
Patricia Ann Nesmith was born May 28, 1951, the only daughter of Willie Belle Nesmith and John Williams. She departed this earthly life on May 23, 2019.
"Pat", as she was affectionately called, had three brothers, Tommie Lee Nesmith, Don Cornell Nesmith, and John Wayne Nesmith.
Pat graduated from Anderson High School, attended Forsyth Technical...
Angelo Johnson
May 22, 2019
Pastor Angelo Denorris Johnson, affectionately known as "Nod," peacefully made his transition to Eternal Rest at the Select Specialty Hospital in Greensboro, NC on May 22, 2019. Â He was born August 23, 1961 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Mr. Jake Jack Johnson Jr. and Mrs. Jeanette Young Johnson. He attended the local schools and graduated from Parkland...
Jay Perrie Bailey
May 21, 2019
Mr. Jay Perrie Bailey, 53, son of Beaufort and Pollye Bailey, was born December 26, 1965 in Washington, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life on May 21, 2019 at his home in High Point, North Carolina.
Mr. Bailey attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County public schools, graduating from West Forsyth High School. He later enrolled at Winston-Salem State...