obituaries

Mar 28, 2025

Sylvia Ann Carter Davidson, age 67, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loved ones on March 28, 2025. Sylvia was born on September 7, 1957 in Winston-Salem, NC, to the late Carroll Carter and Mary Jeffries Carter. Sylvia was last married to the late Lester Davidson, III, until his death on October 25,...

Mar 24, 2025

Earl Hilton Martin, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 24, 2025 in Houston, TX, at the age of 76. The oldest child of Richard Hilton Martin and Glinner Jamison Martin, Earl was born on December 26, 1948 in Winston-Salem, NC.

Earl grew up in Winston-Salem, NC and attended Carver Consolidated School, now...

Mar 22, 2025

Virginia Maxine Ashby was born to the late Roy Ottice Evans and Jennie Beal Evans on October 15, 1945, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.  She ascended to her heavenly home on Friday, March 22, 2025, after an extended illness in Kannapolis, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family and friends.

She was educated in the Forsyth County School...

Mar 19, 2025

Jacqulin Ann Witherspoon was born on March 10, 1945, to the late Golder Strain Witherspoon, Sr. and Agnes Lorraine Thomas Witherspoon. She was the third of four children born to this union.

Jacqulin departed this earthly life on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. "Jack"/"Jackie" just celebrated her 80th birthday.

Jackie was preceded in death by her...

Mar 18, 2025

Daniel Winford Moyer Sr., lovingly known as "Papa," passed away peacefully on March 18, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on March 3, 1941, to the late Frank Moyer Sr. and Dora Hardy Moyer, Daniel was raised in a home filled with love, faith, and strong family values — principles he carried throughout his life and passed on...

Mar 16, 2025

James Leroy Parms, also known as "Spunky", a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2025, just days shy of his 68th birthday. Born on March 22, 1957, to Annie and Johnny Parms Jr., James was a man of unwavering faith and integrity who touched the lives of many throughout his journey.

With...

Mar 16, 2025

Antoine Jovon Gore, 44, of Winston-Salem, North Carolina passed away Sunday March 16, 2025.  He was born on September 7, 1980 to Willie Henry Gore and Elaine Hardin Gore.

In his early years, Jovon was a member of Kimberly Park Holiness Church where he participated in the Young People's Holiness Association (YPHA), Junior and Young Adult Choirs,...

Mar 15, 2025

Aragatha Ingram Smith, affectionately known as "Ms. Gatha", was born on July 22, 1932 in Wadesboro, NC to the late Tyson and Flossie Ingram. The family later moved to Winston-Salem, NC where Aragatha attended the local public schools. She departed this earthly life on March 15, 2025 after an extended period of illness. She was employed by NC Baptist...

Mar 14, 2025

Tyrone "Wayne" George, beloved son of the late Mildred Friday George and Eddie George, Sr., passed away peacefully on March 14, 2025, at the age of 70. He was born on February 13, 1955, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where he spent most of his life surrounded by family, friends, and the familiar comforts of home.

After college,...

Mar 14, 2025

Dr. Virginia Kimbrough Newell, a distinguished mathematics educator, author, and civic leader, passed away peacefully in Winston-Salem, North Carolina on March 14, 2025, at the age of 107. Born on October 7, 1917, in Advance, North Carolina, she was the youngest of nine children born to William and Dinah Kimbrough. Her parents instilled a deep appreciation for education, fostering...

Mar 13, 2025

Ms. Linda Aora Atwater Farrow was born February 19,1945 in Durham, NC to the late Lewis Atwater, Sr. and the late Norinta Atwater. She was a 1964 graduate of Lincoln High School in Chapel Hill, NC. She was a devoted member of Emmanuel Baptist Church until her health declined. Ms. Linda was a talented seamstress, making her son's clothes...

Mar 12, 2025

Francis Maloyd Walker, Sr.

February 12, 1940 - March 12, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Francis M. Walker, Sr. (affectionately, called "Shorty"), who transitioned to be with the Lord on March 12, 2025, at the age 85.  He was born on February 12, 1940, to the late Rev....

Mar 8, 2025

Memorial Service for Daisy Ann Bethea Walker

Daisy, the first child of Willie and Mary Bethea, went to join them in their heavenly home on March 8, 2025. Daisy, born May 28, 1953, leaves behind a daughter, Hannah Bethea, and six sisters: Vera, Mary, Helen, Angela, Carol, and Michelle.

A Memorial Service for Daisy Ann...

Mar 6, 2025

On Thursday, March 6, 2025, our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and wife peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home surrounded by family. Rematha Harris, affectionately known as Mama Harris, was born April 23, 1939, to Frank and Martha Woodard Barnes in Wilson, North Carolina. Rematha, the eldest of five children born in their union, learned the power of hard...

Mar 3, 2025

Willie "Jack" Richardson, 89, passed away peacefully at home in Winston-Salem, NC, on March 3, 2025. Born December 21, 1935, in South Boston, VA, he was the son of the late Will and Elinor Richardson; and was preceded in death by his siblings, Louella Summers, Cleopatra Mann, and Lee Kenneth Richardson.

Willie is survived by his devoted...

Mar 1, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Devaun Gadson, affectionately known as "Paint/Pint/PittyPaint". He left this world on March 1, 2025 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, age 32.  Devaun was born on March 12, 1992 in Winston-Salem, NC to his loving mother, Yvonne Gadson.

At an early age he joined Antioch...

Mar 1, 2025

Mr. Wilfredo DeJesus, 78, passed away March 1, 2025.

A viewing and family gathering will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Thursday, March 6, 2025 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Gardens of Memory, Walkertown, NC....

Feb 28, 2025

Frances Diana Brewer was born December 4, 1959, in Bronx, New York, unto the union of Robert Alexander Brewer, Jr. and Sophie Evelyn Dunbar Brewer. Frances was the oldest of five children born into this union. Her maternal grandparents were Counsellor Stephen Benoni Dunbar, Sr. and Diana Louisa Coleman, and her paternal grandparents were Honorable Robert Alexander Brewer, Sr,...

Feb 28, 2025

Gussie Viola Evans Taylor-Dennis (Edward, Willie) was born in Greenville, SC on August 10,1917. The daughter of the late Blanche and Broadus Evans, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Edward M. Taylor and Willie B. Dennis, along with siblings Anna (Bill) Hayes, James (Mildred, Cora, Barbara) Evans, Wardell (Ruby) Evans, Willie Mae (Perry) Finley, Manuel (Montea) Evans,...

Feb 27, 2025

Benjamin James Pitts, Jr. was born February 28, 1957, to Benjamin James Pitts, Sr. and Lillie Mae Pitts in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, the oldest of two sons. On Thursday, February 27, 2025 – one day before his 68th birthday – Ben Pitts, surrounded by his family, was called from his earthly home.

Ben was educated in the...