obituaries

Oct 11, 2017

Sarah Williams Allen was called to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, October 11, 2017.

Sarah was born on July 23, 1962 to Sarah Ann Gatewood and Cornelious Williams, Sr.  Sarah grew up in the Happy Hill Gardens, attended Anderson, and graduated from Parkland High School in 1982.

Funeral services will be held at...

Oct 10, 2017

Carl Thomas Hicks, Sr., was born on October 3, 1924 to the late Gary and Eula Mae Hicks in Oxford, NC.

He passed away October 10, 2017.

He was the chef of Zaebo's Restaurant of RJR in the 70's.  An opportunity to change careers came for Carl in the late 70's when he joined the...

Oct 9, 2017

Lennard Dewayne Tucker passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017 at Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home after an extended period of illness. Lennard was born on July 11, 1953 in Baltimore, Maryland to William "Russell" and Hazel Little Tucker.

He was a member of New Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Atkins High School...

Oct 9, 2017

Brenda Viola Crosby Henry, a lover of people and life's finer things transitioned from this life on earth Monday October 9, 2017. She was born on April 12, 1943 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Her parents were the late Ethen (June) Crosby and Louise Wingate Sheppard.  Her spiritual life was nurtured at Shiloh Baptist and St. Phillips Moravian Churches....

Oct 9, 2017

Mrs. Annie Thomas Bratton, 84, of 3065 Bainbridge Drive passed away Monday, October 9, 2017, at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home following a period of illness. She was born June 25, 1933, in Winston-Salem, the daughter of the late George Thomas and Jessie M. Neal. She received her High School diploma from the Winston Salem/Forsyth County School system...

Oct 9, 2017

Charles H. Jones, 100, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on April 22, 1917 to Emma and CH Jones.  On October 9, 2017, Charles Jones was called home with loving family present after a courageous battle with Cancer.

Charles Jones, or "Cee Jay" as he was affectionately known, was raised in Winston-Salem and attended Talladega College in Alabama.  ...

Oct 4, 2017

Barbara Ann Blakney, 82, was born in Winston-Salem, NC on August 28, 1935 to Lee and Anna Blakney.  On October 4, 2017 our Heavenly Father placed his loving arms around Barbara at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center with loving family members and friends close by her side.  Her soul was placed into the Pearlie Gates of Heaven for eternal...

Oct 4, 2017

Sulula S. Presnell, 81, was called home on October 4, 2017 at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital.  She was born in Belton, SC to Marcus Shaw and Samella A. Hunt.   She resided at The Oaks at Forsyth for a short period.  She attended Atkins High School, worked at Gravely Tractor Company for many years, and was a member of Emmanuel...

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...