obituaries

Sep 30, 2017

Mrs. Dorothy Ann Hauser Brooks, 52, was born in Tobaccoville, NC and graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1983. She was called to her eternal heavenly home September 30, 2017. She was preceded in death by her father, Wiley Hauser Jr.; and brother, Aldene Hauser. She was married to Gary Brooks of Winston-Salem, NC. Dorothy Ann was blessed...

Sep 29, 2017

Darnell Lathal Drummond, the son of Margaret Davis Drummond and George Drummond, Jr., passed away peacefully at home on September 29, 2017 after a brief illness.

Darnell was born and raised in Norfolk, Virginia, where he worked as a contractor for the Defense Department. He relocated to Winston-Salem over 25 years ago to work for a local...

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. Robert Harden, 72, passed away Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his residence.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, October 5, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Salisbury National Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12:00noon on Thursday at the Chapel.

Sep 27, 2017

Mrs. Ella P. Gray was born to the late Memory and Rosa Purdy on April 19, 1932 in Bladen County, NC and was called to her eternal heavenly home on September 27, 2017.  She was married to the late Marvin E. Gray.  They were blessed with a daughter, Marvella.

She was a teacher for 38 years in...

Sep 26, 2017

Ms. Shirley Oliver Gibson, 81, departed from this life and went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 26, 2017, following a period of illness. Shirley was born in Winston-Salem, NC on March 2, 1936. Ms. Gibson was a retired office manager for the State of North Carolina Cherry Street Prison. She was a 1998 graduate of...

Sep 25, 2017

Broadus Campbell, 76, was called Home on September 25, 2017. Mr. Campbell was born on July 23, 1941. He was preceded in death by his mother, Birdie Lee Campbell; father, Wilbert Thomas; two brothers; and one sister.

He leaves to cherish his loving daughter Tonya Taylor; five stepchildren; five loving grandchildren, Broadus, Mieshauna, Phyllis, Patrick, and Bern;...

Sep 24, 2017

"Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God: believe also in me." John 14:1

On Sunday, September 24, 2017, God called home Aubrey A. Vialet, Jr., aka "Brey" or "Mad Max".  Brey was a loving, caring and funny guy to be in company with. He had such a huge heart and was so selfless to...

Sep 23, 2017

Juanita Howell, 84, exchanged this earthly existence for her heavenly home on September 23, 2017. Juanita, the daughter of the late Mamie Lee Rorey Howell, was born in Winston-Salem on May 19, 1933. She was preceded in death by eight siblings. Left to share her wonderful memories are her brother, John Wallace of Charlotte, NC; sons, James Howell, Michael...

Sep 23, 2017

Ms. Mary Flowers, 84, passed away September 23, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  Interment will follow in Crestview Memorial Park.  The family visitation will be held from 11:30am until 12noon on Tuesday at the Chapel.

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. Wayne Martin, 73, passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

Memorial services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family visitation will be held from 12:30pm until 1:00pm on Wednesday at the Chapel.

Sep 20, 2017

Adam Lovonza Bradford of 1424 Undine St. Bellingham, WA, the son of Arthur "Butch" and Geraldine "Jeri" Bradford, passed away early Wednesday morning, September 20, 2017 at his residence following a brief illness.

Adam graduated from Carver High School in 1995, where he was a drum major.  He attended WSSU for three years and was a member...

Sep 16, 2017

Nelsie McCall Wright, 72, born November 21, 1944 in Winston-Salem to the late Rev. George James McCall and Pearl Baynes McCall Clinard was ushered to her eternal reward on September 16, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank Wright; her siblings, James, Pearline, and Spencer McCall, Sr. and Maxine M. Newell.

Left to cherish...

Sep 15, 2017

Frances Charleen Blue, 62, a lifelong resident of Winston Salem NC, died Friday September 15, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home of Winston Salem, after a brief battle with illness.

Born September 25, 1954 in Winston Salem, Frances was a graduate of Central High School Class of 1972. After graduation Frances began taking nursing courses at...

Sep 15, 2017

Derrick R. Mitchell, born June 22, 1957, the fourth son of Eldridge E. Mitchell, Sr. and Constance Ayler Mitchell was called to glory on September 15, 2017. He graduated from North Forsyth High School in 1975 and received his BA degree from Winston Salem State University in 1979. He attended Stewards Chapel AME Zion Church in Rural Hall, NC...

Sep 13, 2017

Mr. Rodney Timothy Peoples, known as "R.P.", transitioned on Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at his home, 630 Barbara Jane Ave., at the age of 54.  Rodney was born on January 22, 1963 in Winston-Salem, NC to Doris Peoples Hairston and James Willie Hairston.

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

Sep 13, 2017

Mrs. Jessie Lee Jones was born on November 8, 1916 to Carrie & Jim Jones in Dixiana, SC. The young Carrie & Jim Jones soon moved to Winston-Salem, NC in dreams of a better day for their large family.  In her early years she was enrolled in the local public schools.  Later she was employed by R.J. Reynolds Tobacco...

Sep 11, 2017

Argress Montina Hymes of 3850 Sawyer St. transitioned from this life on Monday, September 11, 2017 after battling cancer.  She was born June 16, 1969 to Dorothy Hymes and the late Alden Hymes.

She attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, graduating from Carver High School with honors and was a graduate of Appalachian State University where she received...

Sep 11, 2017

Funeral mass for Ernestina Torres will be held at 5:00pm today at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.  The family viewing will be held from 4:00pm until 5:00pm today at the Chapel.

Sep 10, 2017

Ms. Mary Hayes, 57, passed away September 10, 2017 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, September 15, 2017 at the Russell Funeral Home, Inc. The family visitation will be held from 12:00noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Chapel.

Sep 8, 2017

Mrs. Mary Davis Smith, 81, passed away September 8, 2017 at Forsyth Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Thursday, September 14, 2017 at Gethsemane Hope Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Joseph Cobbs officiating. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12:00noon of Thursday at the...