obituaries

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Emma Westbrook, 84, passed away Friday, June 8, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Saturday, June 23, 2018 at Carver Road Church of Christ.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Saturday at the Church.

Jun 8, 2018

Mrs. Victoria Elizabeth Jackson Spease , 73, of Germanton, NC passed away Friday, June 8, 2018.

A viewing will be held from 8:00am until 12:00noon Tuesday, June 12, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.

Jun 7, 2018

Sandra Dianne Boyd went to her heavenly home on Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Sandra left with an angel of God to live in her heavenly home. She was born on June 7, 1951 in Forsyth County to the late Ruth Barr and Earl Green. She is preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers,...

Jun 4, 2018

Mrs. Cornelia "Jean" Harris Givens, 71, died on Monday, June 4, 2018 after an extended battle against lung cancer. Cornelia was born in Winston-Salem on November 21, 1946 to the late Horace and Ella Lou Harris.

She married James Givens on November 11, 1967, a union of 50 years that produced a loving daughter, Alethea Michele Givens...

Jun 3, 2018

Mrs. Theresa M. George, 47, passed away June 3, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12noon Saturday, June 9, 2018 at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church with Reverend Dwight L. Hash officiating.  Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Saturday...

Jun 2, 2018

Dr. Irvin Horace Calvin Walser was born in Lexington, NC on March 26, 1929 to the late Irvin F. Walser and Evelyn "Eva" Owens Walser. He was the oldest of five children. He attended Dunbar High School and graduated with honors. Upon graduation, he was accepted into Livingstone College.  He worked as a caddy at a golf course in...

Jun 2, 2018

Mr. Wendell Pasco Broadnax, 64 departed this life on June 2, 2018 at the Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. He was born to the late Mansfield and Ruth Brown Broadnax in Halifax County on December 31, 1953.

Wendell received his early education in the...

May 30, 2018

Mrs. Virginia McGriff Nesbit McCullough, 87, went on to be with her Lord and Savior early Wednesday morning, May 30, 2018.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 40 years Rev. Ira McCullough; 2 daughters, Veronica Nesbit, Philadelphia, PA, Sonya (Byron) Penn, of the city; 2 sons, Norris Nesbit, Charlotte, NC, Calvin (Musette) Nesbit, of...

May 28, 2018

Curtis Lee McCollum, 48, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died May 28, 2018

Curtis was born September 2, 1969, in Winston-Salem, N.C., to Glenda McCollum and Stevan Tillman.

He graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1988 and enlisted into the US Marine Corps. After serving in the Marine Corps he extended his education by studying at...

May 20, 2018

Mary McDonald Turner, 96, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina departed this life for her eternal reward on Sunday, May 20, 2018.  Mary was born on May 1, 1922 in the Eastover Township of Cumberland County, North Carolina to George and Mary "Minnie" McDonald.

She married Francis M. Turner of Winston-Salem, and this union eventually produced one son.  The...

May 17, 2018

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Allen Brame, affectionately known as "Bookie", 66, transitioned into eternity on Thursday, May 17, 2018.  Dorothy was born on June 2, 1951 in W-S, NC to the late Willis Allen, Sr. and Dorothy Clayborn Allen. She was a product of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, graduating from North Forsyth High School in 1969.

Dorothy was accomplished...

May 13, 2018

Vera Selena Barnes Taylor was born to Lester M. Barnes and Lillian Barnes on February 5, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC.  The youngest of four daughters, she was affectionately known as "Lean" to family and friends.

Vera grew up in Winston-Salem and attended the Forsyth County Schools.  Vera's first job was at K&W Restaurant where she met her...

May 13, 2018

Mrs. Jettie Lou Lambeth Taylor, 75, was born September 6, 1942 in Forsyth County, NC.  She passed away May 13, 2018. She loved to put puzzles together and take care of her husband and children.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son, Rocky Lambeth; and siblings.

Left to cherish...

May 13, 2018

Mr. Rory S. White, Sr., 45, passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 5:00pm Thursday, May 17, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 4:00pm until 5:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel.

May 11, 2018

Mr. James Peoples, Jr., 71, known as "Jitty Bug or J.P.," was born on February 23, 1947 in Hampton, VA to Mary E. Peoples Smith and Charles S. Smith.  He transitioned on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

James spent his life in Winston-Salem, NC and he was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School...

May 10, 2018

Fred Abbit was born May 20, 1935 in Winston Salem North Carolina. He passed away May 10, 2018. Fred was a former employee of Russell Funeral Home in the 1950's and 1960's. He leaves behind daughter Cynthia Abbit; granddaughter, Dominique Jones; grandson, Julian Fred Abbit; great grandson, Jaylen Smith; cousin, Leroy Cooper; as well as his other...

May 9, 2018

Mr. Richard Henry Patterson, Jr., 87, known as "Pat" or "June", was born July 13, 1930 in Bessemer City, NC to the late Richard Patterson, Sr. and Roberta Patterson.  Mr. Patterson transitioned from this life to eternal life with God on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

He grew up in Bessemer City, NC and...

May 7, 2018

Our Beloved Beatrice Denise Rice was born to Margie Rice and the late Alvin Rice on February 17, 1962. She departed this life on May 7, 2018.

"Beedie", as she was called by her loved ones, was a graduate of West Forsyth High School.

She was multi-talented; she could work on cars, beautify buildings, and...

May 4, 2018

Mr. Edward T. Greene passed away May 4, 2018. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel.

May 3, 2018

Elva L. Robinson Buchanan, 69, was born December 30, 1948 in Jamaica.  She departed this earthly life on Thursday, May 3, 2018.

She is survived by her children, Leroy Perrin, Marlene Palmer, Simone Grant, Garfield Buchanan, Kerry Buchanan, and Damion Buchanan; and a host of siblings, other relatives, and family friends.

Funeral services will be...