obituaries

Sep 20, 2018

Mr. Theldon Odell McLaurin, Jr. passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at his home after a long period of illness. Odell attended WSFCS. He was employed by ESR, repairing houses.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Marie Frances Gwyn McLaurin; father, Theldon Odell McLaurin, Sr.; and grandparents, Roy Roosevelt Gwyn, Sr., Carrie Bell Gwyn and...

Sep 19, 2018

Zola Reynolds Paul, 69, was born on April 10, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to Mrs. Johnsie McLean Wallace and Mr. A.W. Wallace. She was raised by her parents, Mrs. Laura Reynolds and Mr. Dave Reynolds. She transitioned from this life on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at her residence. Zola graduated from Atkins High School in 1967. She attended...

Sep 19, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Latham Garner, 85, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center following a period of illness.

She was born to the late Theodore Latham and Margie Sheff Latham in Winston-Salem, NC on November 24, 1932. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and retired from RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company. Mrs....

Sep 16, 2018

Mr. Norman Perry, III affectionately known as "Big Norm" was born on July 31, 1959 to Norman Perry, Jr. and Rev. Betty Parks  Lowe both of Winston-Salem. He was called home to rest on September 16, 2018. Norman attended East Forsyth High School and graduated Class of 1977, and after graduating went on to serve 20 years with the...

Sep 15, 2018

Elder Catherine Wilson France was born on May 15, 1930 in Winston-Salem to the late Rosebud and Odella Wilson. She was called home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

She was a graduate of Atkins High School and The Star Stenographic School of Business. Elder France retired from Wake Forest University Library after...

Sep 11, 2018

Minister Courtney Lopez Conrad, affectionately known as "Coco" was born on September 11, 1972 to Mary Lynn Conrad and Tyson Ingram. He was called to eternal rest and peace on his 46th birthday, September 11, 2018. "Coco" was a graduate of Mt Tabor High School and attended Triad Barber School. He was formerly employed at Winston Salem Transit. Courtney...

Sep 11, 2018

Michael Leroy Cooper was called home on September 11, 2018 at his home in Greensboro, NC.  He was born December 13, 1957 in Ahoskie, NC to the late Priscilla Cooper and Lewis Fennell. Soon after completing high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army and served as a military policeman. He served his last tour in Germany, where...

Sep 9, 2018

Ramona Lavon Johnson Eller, 61, of 4160 Salem Springs Ct.  departed this life on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at South Lake Hospital in Clermont, Florida.  She was born on May 10, 1957 in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the daughter of the late Rev. Leroy and Juanita Johnson.  She attended the W-S Forsyth County Schools and graduated from North Forsyth...

Sep 7, 2018

Mr. James Edward Searcy, affectionately known as "Jim", peacefully completed this life's journey on Friday, September 7, 2018 at his home in Inglewood, CA following an extended illness.  After becoming ill in 2011, he was diligently cared for by his devoted and very loving wife, Annie "Millie" Searcy, until he quietly transitioned from this life.

Jim was...

Sep 7, 2018

"One glad morning when this life is over; I'll fly away." Dorothy L. Clinton better known as "Lil sister", "Sister", "Chief Rah-Rah", "Hot Dot", & "Red Coat" took her flight from her earthly home to her heavenly home on Friday, September 7, 2018. Dorothy was born June 3, 1937 to the late Ervin Clinton Sr. and Dora Truesdale Clinton...

Sep 7, 2018

Joseph "Joe" Hubert Hannon, 85, passed on September 7, 2018, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born September 27, 1932, in Columbus, NC to the late Claude Samuel Hannon and Wearrie Whiteside Hannon of Lynn, N.C.

He was a graduate of Tryon Colored School in Lynn and a 1956 graduate of North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC...

Sep 6, 2018

Mr. Reginald Higgins, 58, passed away September 6, 2018 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 14, 2018 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Ronald Speas officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.

Sep 3, 2018

Reginald Howard Wall transitioned from this life unexpectedly Monday, September 3, 2018. Reginald, affectionately called "Reggie" by family and friends, was born July 27, 1952 to Leroy R. and Dorothy Mae Parker Wall. He was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System and was a 35 year employee of RJ Reynolds Tobacco Company where he retired in 2016. He...

Aug 31, 2018

Ms. Terri Danielle Feggins of Winston-Salem, NC was born August 26, 1988 to LaVerne Dillard Feggins and the late Terry Feggins. She entered into eternal rest on Friday, August 31, 2018 at the age of 30.

Terri graduated from Mount Tabor High School. She acquired post-secondary education from several colleges and loved learning new things.

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Aug 29, 2018

Ms. Glenda Miller, 67, passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, September 4, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Entombment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Tuesday at the Chapel.

Aug 29, 2018

Princess Jayanna Unique Richards, born March 21, 2008, of Winston Salem, NC, passed unexpectedly Wednesday, August 29, 2018.  She is the daughter of John Richards and Cameika Joyner.

Jayanna attended Petree Elementary where she was well known and loved.  Within the community, she was often referred to as "Boss Lady" because of her outspokenness and beautiful smile. ...

Aug 29, 2018

James Allen Cain Sr., "PunkieBoy", was born February 1, 1945 in Bishopville, SC and departed his life on August 29, 2018. He was blessed with four loving parents, the late Annie Mae and Ervin Julius Cain, who reared him in their home and Jessie Mae and Robert Hall, Sr. James graduated from Paisley High School in 1964 where he...

Aug 28, 2018

Mrs. Leah A. Guanzon born December 4, 1956 in The Philippines the province of Bacolod, passed away Tuesday August 28, 2018. Ms. Guanzon was a loving and caring person who worked as a Psychiatric nurse for 32 years at Bellevue Hospital in New York City.  Her accomplishments over the years were receiving her BS and MASTERS in Nursing in...

Aug 27, 2018

Mr. James Edward McLaurin was born June 6, 1935.  He departed his life on August 27, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center following a long period of illness.

He attended the local schools, graduated from Atkins High School, and attended Russell Commercial School.  He was a veteran of the US Army and was a retired employee with thirty...

Aug 26, 2018

Ms. Lucille Moore a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, lovingly known as "Aunt Dollie and Ms. Dot" went home to be with her Savior on Sunday, August 26, 2018.

She was born on Ocotber 15, 1928 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Shivers of North, SC. Ms. Lucille was preceded in death...