obituaries

Apr 17, 2018

"Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest."  (Matthew 11:28-30).

A loving and devoted father and husband, Mr. Larry Wendell Coplin, Sr.., 65, died Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was fondly known as "Cope" by his friends.

Mr. Coplin was born...

Apr 17, 2018

Marie Christine Ingram was born in Newark, NJ on August 19, 1926 to the late George Sr. and Anna Willis Hill. She departed this life April 17, 2018.

Marie was educated in the Newark public school system receiving her high school diploma from Essex Community College.  Marie worked most of her life as a machine operator for...

Apr 12, 2018

Jamie Neil Redfearn transitioned from this life to glory on April 12, 2018. Born in Thomasville, NC, on February 06, 1963, to Edward and Gene B. Redfearn, Jamie was a gifted high school and college student athlete. One of ten children, Jamie moved to North Davidson County at a young age and grew up under the guidance of his...

Apr 11, 2018

Mr. Aaron Lee Conrad, Sr. was born in Winston-Salem, NC on October 19, 1953 to Elizabeth Ann Conrad and Charles Eldridge, Sr. On Wednesday, April 11, 2018, Aaron unexpectedly transitioned from his earthly home to heaven. Aaron was a 1972 graduate of North Forsyth High School. Aaron was a member of North Forsyth's 1971-72 NC State Championship football team...

Apr 10, 2018

Bishop John W. Huntley, Jr. was born in Union County, N.C. on October 10, 1937 to the late Johnny Huntley, Sr. and Martha Cuthbertson Huntley. Bishop Huntley peacefully slipped into his eternal slumber on April 10, 2018 after a brief sickness. He graduated from East Union High School in Union County, N.C. and moved to Winston-Salem at the age of...

Apr 9, 2018

Mrs. Darleen Katie McClellan, 50,  passed away April 9, 2018 at her residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:30pm Tuesday, April 17, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Samuel Clemons officiating.  The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 12:30pm on Tuesday at the Chapel.

Apr 7, 2018

Margaret Rose Thompson Covington was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on May 20, 1931. She is the daughter of the late Andrew and Adele Thompson.  The third of eight siblings, she was both "Daddy's Baby" and a complete "Mama's Girl".

She was educated in the Forsyth County School System, a graduate of Atkins High, where her experiences...

Apr 6, 2018

Mrs. Carolyn Grooms-Bowens, 74, daughter of the late Alice "Bertha" Collins and James Stroud, Sr. was born September 1, 1943 in Charlotte, NC. She departed this life April 6, 2018 after a brief illness. Following the death of her mother, she moved to Winston-Salem with her Aunt Cassie Thompson.

Carolyn had various jobs. Before obtaining employment at...

Apr 6, 2018

Weep not my loved ones for me, For it was God who came to set me free.  Just the other day, He called my name and very soon the angel came

Mr. Terrance "Terry" Maurice Bell, 47, son of the late Robert Louis and Rebecca Susan Bell, was born on October 5, 1970, in Cincinnati, OH.  He...

Apr 5, 2018

"Mama love you. And bye"

Barbara Lee Hawkins Carvana, 83, went to her new heavenly home with a big smile on April 5, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center. Mrs. Carvana was born in Winston-Salem, NC on May 26, 1934 to the late John Simpson Hawkins and Lucy Marie Hawkins. Her sister Corrine Elizabeth Hairston and...

Mar 30, 2018

Sunset for our beloved mother, Martha H. Bailey, was on March 30, 2018.  She was born February 28, 1923 in Anson County, NC to the late James Ratcliff and Adeline Harris.  Martha was the oldest of eight children.  Mrs. Bailey was caring, loved and respected by everyone who knew her.  All of the younger family members and friends referred...

Mar 30, 2018

Mrs. Vivienne Brown Conley, 85, of Winston-Salem passed away March 30, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.  She was born May 23, 1932 in Fuquay-Varina, NC.  Mrs. Conley retired from Winston-Salem State University in 1985.  She was a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Rho Beta Chapter.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cezar...

Mar 30, 2018

Mr. Edward Van McCrae, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, March 30, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 1:30pm until 2:00pm on Tuesday at the Church.

Mar 29, 2018

James Edward Garrett, III was born to the late James Edward Garrett, Jr. and Mary Houston Garrett on October 21, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC. He departed this life on March 29, 2018 at his home. James graduated from Richard J. Reynolds High School in 1976 in Winston-Salem, where he served as captain of the football team. An accomplished football...

Mar 28, 2018

Eugene Hairston, Sr. was born November 20, 1941 to Sylvester Brown and Sadie Ivey Hairston. He passed away March 28, 2018. He graduated from Atkins High School and attended WSSU. Eugene retired from the Housing Authority of Winston-Salem, NC and he was a veteran of the US Navy. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers; and...

Mar 21, 2018

Lucille Boozer Giles was born September 2, 1939 to the late James Willie Boozer and Tecora Tidwell Boozer. She departed this life peacefully March 21, 2018 after years of declining health.

Lucille was employed as a Unit Secretary at NC Baptist Hospital and Davis Memorial Hospital for a combined 40 years. She will be remembered well for...

Mar 20, 2018

Mr. Robert Lee Cobb, 65, of 590 Mock Street Apt. 321 passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at Wake Forest Baptist Health.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Monday, March 26, 2018 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Woodland Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon on Monday...

Mar 17, 2018

Kim Leona Anderson was a native of Roanoke, VA and resident of Winston-Salem, NC. She was born June 14, 1963 to Edna C. Anderson and Clarence L. Smith. She departed this earthly life on March 17, 2018 at Forsyth Medical Center.

She loved reading her bible; her favorite scripture was Psalm 91. She also loved writing poetry...

Mar 15, 2018

Celebrating the Life of Deloris Beatrice Benson McNeil

Deloris Benson McNeil was born on December 13, 1942, in Winston Salem, North Carolina. She left this world to be with the Lord on Friday, March 15, 2018 in Smithfield, NC after a long illness. God whispered to his daughter it's time my child to come home.

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Mar 15, 2018

Floyd Daniel Wood Johnson was born July 7, 1920 four months before his 98 th birthday he was called to Heaven. Floyd was the fourth child of Celeste Wood. After the passing of his mother and grandmother he was then adopted by Mr. and Mrs. Johnson.

Floyd joined the military at a young age; he served as...