Robert Lee Henry
Jun 18, 2016
Mr. Robert Lee Henry, 86, was born June 23, 1929 in Winston-Salem, NC to Clay Henry & Willie Mae Henry. He departed this life peacefully on June 18, 2016 in Virginia Beach, VA. Robert was employed by McLean Trucking Company for 25+ years before working for the WS/FCS System in which he retired. Golf was his passion sport of choice...
Richard Jenkins, Iii
Jun 17, 2016
Richard Lee Jenkins, III, aka "Rich" was born May 14, 1965 to Hazel Heidi Williams Brown and Richard Lee Jenkins, Jr. in New Rochelle, NY. He departed this life into his eternal life on June 16, 2016. After high school he attended Morgan State University and after two years of college he attended culinary school and became a certified chef...
Francis Harris, Jr.
Jun 16, 2016
Francis Benson Harris, Jr. "Bennie", was born January 10, 1945 in Washington, DC. He moved to Walkertown, NC as a young boy with his mother, Mollie and was later joined by his father, Francis, Sr. After high school and the loss of his father, with his mother's blessing, he joined to United States Army in 1965. In 1967 he met...
Charles Boston, Sr.
Jun 14, 2016
Mr. Charles Henry Boston, Sr. was born January 24, 1948 in Columbia, SC to Lucinda Barnwell. He departed this earthly life on June 14, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. Charles was employed at Bowman Gray School of Medicine in the Surgery Research Department for over 12 years. He loved fishing and sports. In addition to his mother he...
Nancy Patterson
Jun 13, 2016
Mrs. Nancy Ellen Huffin Patterson, 61, was born October 1, 1954 in Rose Hill, NC to the late Johnnie Huffin, Sr. and Nancy Elizabeth Huffin. She attended the local schools of Winston-Salem and went on to graduate from North Forsyth High School. She was a dedicated and loving mother of four with a heart of gold. She thought nothing about...
Ernestine Fletcher
Jun 12, 2016
Ernestine Fletcher, 72, passed away on June 12, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Homegoing Celebration will be held at 12:00noon, Thursday June 16, 2016 at Calvary Hill Church of Greater Deliverance, Inc. with Bishop Claude T. Turner, officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 11:00am until 12noon on Thursday at the church.
Mary Dubose Smith
Jun 10, 2016
Mrs. Mary Dubose Smith, 82, passed away June 10, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, June 17, 2016 at Middle Fork Christian Church. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Friday at the Church.
James Giles
Jun 7, 2016
Mr. James Louis Giles, 61, passed away June 7, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday June 15, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow at 1:00pm in Salisbury National Cemetery, Salisbury, NC.
Robert Wilkins
Jun 3, 2016
Mr. Robert Wilkins, 69, of 3806 Carver School Road passed away June 3, 2016 at his residence. Memorial services will be held at 11:00am Friday, June 24, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Willie R. Wilkins officiating.
Lonnie Wellman, Sr.
Jun 3, 2016
Mr. Lonnie R. Wellman, Sr., 82, of 1914 E. 24th St. passed away June 3, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Tony L. Bellamy officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm...
Freddie Jackson
Jun 3, 2016
Freddie "Butch" Tyrone Jackson was born in Winston-Salem, NC to Elisha and Thelma Jackson on November 3, 1947. Freddie went to his eternal resting place Friday, June 3, 2016. Freddie attended the Winston-Salem Public School System and was a graduate of Anderson High School. Freddie attended North Carolina Agricultural & Technical University for one year and retired from R. J....
Syvan Upson
Jun 2, 2016
Syvan Eldred Upson departed from this life on June 2, 2016. He was born on August 26, 1949 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his father, Neal Upson; his mother, Ellen Upson; and two sisters, Narvis and Katrina. Syvan is survived by four sons, Johnathan, Jovon, Junior, and Jayden; two daughters, Cheryl and Charmaine; three brothers,...
Talathia Houston
Jun 2, 2016
Mrs. Talathia G. Houston, affectionately known as "Miss T", was born in Chester, SC on June 21, 1933 to Albert Gibson and Bertha Grant. She transitioned peacefully on June 2, 2016 at Sunrise Senior Living Facility (Brighton Gardens) here in the city surrounded by her family. She was married to her husband Mr. Samuel O. Houston, Jr. for more than...
Joseph Williams
Jun 1, 2016
On the afternoon of Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health, Mr. Joseph Dixon Williams, Jr., 62, passed away after battling with cancer for several years. Joe was being comforted by family members and close friends at the time of his passing. Joseph D. Williams, Jr. was born on August 2, 1953 in Winston Salem, NC to Mr....
Willie Mae Eldridge
Jun 1, 2016
Mrs. Willie Mae Eldridge, 92, of 3350 Silas Creek Pkwy, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at Silas Creek Manor. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, June 8, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Rodney Eldridge officiating. Interment will follow in the St. James United Methodist Church Cemetery, Rural Hall, NC. The family visitation will...
Carlton Brunson
May 28, 2016
Mr. Carlton Irwin Brunson of 1218 Gholson Street passed on May 28, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born January 19, 1957 to Sarah Tyson Brunson and Willie James Brunson. Mr. Brunson, known affectionately as "Jim" or "JB", was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Johnician Ricky Brunson and Grady Willie Brunson; and one...
Gloria Valentine
May 28, 2016
Mrs. Gloria B. Valentine, 67, passed away May 28, 2016 at Piney Grove Nursing Home, Kernersville, NC. Memorial services will be held at 10:00am Saturday, June 4, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Jonathan Russell Mccravey, Jr.
May 27, 2016
Mr. Jonathan Russell McCravey, Jr., was born August 16, 1987 and passed away May 27, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 4, 2016 at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Nathan E. Scovens officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Cemetery. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Church.
Miles Graham
May 26, 2016
Mr. Miles "Bill" Graham, 88, was called home to be with our "Father God to Rest" on Thursday, May 26, 2016. He was born July 18, 1927 in Riegelwood, NC. A faithful member of St. John CME Church until his health failed, Mr. Graham was a former member of the Spiritual Choir and also the bus driver for the Saint...
Sarah Lynn Barge
May 26, 2016
Mrs. Sarah Lynn Barge, 74, crossed over May 26, 2016. She was born October 20, 1941 in Lumberton, NC, the daughter of Johnny and Nezzie Geralds. She was educated in the Cumberland County School System. Sarah lived in New York for 40plus years where she raised two daughters and was a member of First Baptist Church in Spring Valley, NY....