obituaries

Mar 10, 2019

Psalm 23:6 "Surely Goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life and I will dwell in the house of the Lord Forever"

Mrs. Kay Frances Eaton was born on July 8, 1952 to the late Ms. Mary M. McKey and she entered into eternal rest very quietly on March 10, 2019.

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Mar 9, 2019

Audrey Nesmith Pitts was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Ulysses and Rosa Lee Nesmith. She was the third of five siblings; Barry, Sylvia, Audrey, Valeria, and Ulysses, Jr. She passed away Saturday, March 9, 2019.

She obtained her Bachelor's of Science Degree from Johnson C. Smith University in 1974. She made a career in Mortgage Banking....

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Tyrone Monzel Travis made his transition to his heavenly home at WFU Baptist Medical Center on Thursday, March 7, 2019. He was born to the late Lorenzo Monzel Travis and Helen Elizabeth Kernodle Travis in Danville, VA on July 21, 1947.

He earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics at Fisk University in 1969. He pursued a...

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Howard Lee Robinson was born May 6, 1936 in Sandersville, GA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijah and Callie Robinson. He went home to be with the Lord on March 7, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Mr. Howard Lee Robinson learned to work helping around the farm and changing tires at a gas station in...

Mar 3, 2019

Austina Norris Blackmon, daughter of George E. Norris, Sr. and Lillie Mae Felton Norris, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on September 15, 1933.  She departed this life on Sunday, March 3, 2019 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home surrounded by family.

She attended the local public schools and graduated from Winston-Salem Teachers' College majoring in Elementary...

Mar 2, 2019

Mrs. Evelena Richardson Clayborn received the gift of eternal life on Saturday, March 2, 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born on July 20, 1927 in Marion, South Carolina and relocated to Winston-Salem, NC as a young child.

Evelena was a dedicated member of First Baptist Church - Highland Avenue for 73 years. She was also a...

Mar 1, 2019

Tammy Renay Robinson gained her wings on Friday morning, March 1, 2019.  She peacefully transitioned following an extended illness surrounded and supported by her loving family and friends.

Tammy was born on October 6, 1964 to Priscilla Cook in Winston Salem, NC.  Growing up, Tammy was surrounded by a large loving family. Tammy was a lifelong resident...

Mar 1, 2019

Mr. Evester Smith, Jr. was born June 3, 1954 and departed this life on March 1, 2019.  He attended and graduated from North Forsyth High School, was a veteran of the US Army, and retired from Hanesbrand.

He was preceded in death by his father, Evester Smith, Sr.; mother, Minnie Smith; beloved sister, Linda Faye Smith; and...

Feb 28, 2019

Edna Elizabeth Jackson was born to Bishop Walter J Jackson, Sr. and Mother Roxie Anna Mashack on September 26, 1956 in Winston-Salem, NC.  She graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1975. She furthered her education by receiving an Associate Degree in Business Administration from Durham Business College, a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University...

Feb 27, 2019

Mrs. Rose Mary Martin Ward, 81, passed away Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Monday, March 4, 2019 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop David T. Jones, Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Monday...

Feb 26, 2019

Lewis Thomas Cornell, Sr. passed this earthly life to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 26, 2019.

He was born December 17, 1947 to the late Julius W. Cornell, Sr. and Sarah Sherrill.  He graduated from Atkins High School, attended the NC School of the Arts, and received commercial art training at Gary...

Feb 24, 2019

Mr. Bernard Lee Penn, Jr., "Reco", 58, passed away February 24, 2019 in Winston-Salem, NC.  Reco was born on January 18, 1961 in Forsyth County, NC. He attended Our Lady of Mercy Catholic School as a child and the WS/FCS System.  He loved to race on the drag strip, muscle cars, and going fishing!

Reco was an...

Feb 23, 2019

Pamela Nivens Monroe, 55, loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend was born August 12, 1963 in Winston-Salem NC. She gained her beautiful angelic wings on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC surrounded by loved ones.

A service of remembrance will be held at 12:00noon Saturday March 2, 2019 at First Waughtown...

Feb 23, 2019

Mrs. Julia P. Brown, 83, passed away on February 23, 2019. Her immediate family are her daughter, Belinda B. Williams; son, Chris L. Brown; and granddaughter, Tomeka M. Williams.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 950 File St. W-S, NC 27101.  Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. ...

Feb 22, 2019

Mrs. Eunice Hammonds Dupont, 97, passed away February 22, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Revealed Church of Christ, 2700 Old Greensboro Rd. with Pastor Taylor officiating.  Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.

Feb 20, 2019

Johnnie Mae Johnson, 89, was born on May 8, 1929 in Aspen, Georgia.  She gained her beautiful wings on February 20, 2019 after an extensive stay in a caring and loving community at Trinity Glen Nursing Home in Winston-Salem, NC.

Johnnie Mae worked in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System for 20 plus years retiring and settling into...

Feb 19, 2019

Reginald A. McCauley Sr., 77, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away February 19, 2019.

He was born on December 26, 1941 in Washington, DC to Geraldine Brown and Alvin McCauley. He served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Fort Benning, GA. In his earlier years, he worked as a Social Worker in the Winston-Salem Department...

Feb 16, 2019

The Spirit of God hath made me and the Breath of the Almighty hath given me life.

Job 33:4

As We Remember . . .

Mrs. Gwendolyn N. Williams of 3644 McConnell Rd. Greensboro, NC departed her earthly journey on Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital...

Feb 14, 2019

Reverend Theodore Brandon was born on August 27, 1935 in Union, SC to the late JV Brandon and Aline Lipsey Brandon. He grew up the oldest of six children in Davidson, NC. He attended the Mecklenburg County Schools, where he was football player with Huntersville High School and a school bus driver for the local schools.

After...

Feb 12, 2019

Flonnie Bertha Watson, born July 22, 1950, in Anson Co., Wadesboro, NC to the late Ruben Alexander Watson and Tennie Mae McRae Watson, passed away February 12, 2019 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center's Palliative Care Unit. "Aunt Flonnie", as she was so affectionately known, attended Anson Technical College's Adult learning program, where she learned reading, writing...