Milton Jones, Jr.
Feb 9, 2016
Milton Jones, Jr., son of the late Milton, Sr. and Ethel Preston Jones was born on April 9, 1931 in Fort Myers, GA. He went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 9, 2016. Milton attended school in Fort Myers, GA until the family moved to New Brunswick, NJ. Milton married Mary Payne in 1956 and settled in Newark,...
Lillie Peebles
Feb 9, 2016
Lillie Zelma Peebles was born May 11, 1973; the daughter of Mattie and Jerry V. Peebles (Raleigh, NC). She attended the local schools in Winston-Salem, NC. Lillie was a member of the Girl Scouts for over ten years and received the Silver Award, the second highest award in Girl Scouting. To earn this award she planned a career introduction fair...
George Howell, Sr.
Feb 8, 2016
Mr. George C. Howell, Sr., 73, of 309 Barber Street passed away February 8, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. George C. Howell, Sr., 73, was born January 19, 1943 to Estella Howell and Reginald Charles. He departed this life on February 8, 2016. He retired from RJ Reynolds and was also a retired barber. He was a former member...
Steven Rucker
Feb 7, 2016
Mr. Steven Douglas Rucker of 1242 Bohannon Park Cr. W-S, NC was born September 14, 1962 and departed from this life on February 7, 2016. He was a graduate of South Park High School where he received many recognitions through newspaper articles and fairground competitions for his paintings and drawings. His previous place of employment was with the Forsyth County...
Clorissa Howell
Feb 6, 2016
Ms. Clorissa Howell, 32, passed away February 6, 2016 at her residence. Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, February 11, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 12noon until 1:00pm on Thursday at the Chapel.
Sandra Smith
Feb 5, 2016
Sandra Dee Smith, 55, was a current member of St James AME Church and was raised at Union Bethel AME. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe H Smith. Left to cherish her memory are her mothers, Johnnie M Smith and Margaret S Fielder; 3 children, Johntwanett and Devon Smith and Bryant Johnson; 2 grandchildren, Johnathan and Tamara...
Marie Smith
Feb 4, 2016
Mrs. Marie Branch Smith, 68, was born July 11, 1947 and passed away February 4, 2016. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, February 9, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel.
Shirley Dodd
Feb 3, 2016
Shirley Ann Kelly Dodd was born in Walkertown, NC on October 17, 1943. The sun set for her on February 3, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loved ones and friends. She was born to Julius Watkins Kelly and Martha Ann Hairston Kelly, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by two brothers,...
Williemae Grasty
Feb 2, 2016
Williemae Bishop Grasty was called to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 2, 2016. Williemae was born to Leroy and Willie Lela Bishop on April 24, 1935 in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a graduate of Atkins High School and a retiree of Novant Health. Williemae was the cherished mother of seven children, Felecia Huff, Lernevetta Holly, Carsenia Carpenter, Carson Grasty,...
Harold Pinson, Jr.
Jan 30, 2016
Mr. Harold Alphonza Pinson, Jr., 56, passed away unexpectedly on January 30, 2016 at his home. Harold, affectionately known as "Butch", "Uncle Bush", and "Mr. Mexico", was born on July 24, 1959 to Harold and Rochelle Cooper Pinson. He was a 1979 graduate of East Forsyth High School. Harold was an employee of the City of Winston-Salem until his health...
Bobby Crosby
Jan 30, 2016
Mr. Bobby Ray Crosby, 61, affectionately known as "Golf Ball", of 1540 Clark Avenue Winston-Salem, NC was born December 3, 1954 to Mr. Henry S. Crosby and Ms. Mary E. Mack Crosby. He departed this life on Saturday, January 30, 2016. He attended the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army and retired...
James Chalmers
Jan 29, 2016
Mr. James "Big Al" Chalmers, 74, passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. He was born on March 17, 1941 in Newberry, SC to the late James and Eunice Chalmers. Mr. Chalmers retired from R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company with 35 years of service. He was a man of faith and a member at Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. He also was...
Doretha Hunter
Jan 29, 2016
Mrs. Doretha B. Hunter, affectionately known as "Granny", quietly slipped away to receive her wings on January 29, 2016. She was born April 4, 1931 to the late Poovey and Dora Barnes. She was a faithful member and Church Mother of New Bethlehem Holiness Apostolic Church in Winston-Salem, NC. The matriarch Doretha lived her life to the fullest in hopes...
Lt Dimbo
Jan 26, 2016
Mr. L.T. Dimbo, 67, passed away January 26, 2016 at his residence. Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 2:30pm until 3:00pm on Wednesday at the Chapel. Interment will be held at 9:00am Thursday, February 4, 2016 in Salisbury National Cemetery.
Bessie Mickens
Jan 24, 2016
Bessie Mae Chandler Mickens, 73, daughter of Rainey and Bessie B. Chandler, was born June 15, 1942 in Battleboro, North Carolina. She passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina. Bessie, affectionately known as "Mummy" by her children, was preceded in death by her parents. Bessie is survived by her children, Preston (Beatrice),...
Mary Mcilwain
Jan 24, 2016
"Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almight." Psalm 91:1 Mrs. Mary McIlwain, aka "McWayne" & "Snow", passed away Thursday, January 24, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. She was born January 7, 1920. She was preceded in death by her loving mother, Sarah Moore; three siblings, Lorraine Taylor, Lottie Ford,...
Julius Cornell, Jr.
Jan 23, 2016
On January 23, 2016 we lost our loving father, brother, and friend. Mr. Julius W. Cornell, Jr., 71, affectionately known to many as "Coon", "Big Dude", "Pops", and "Taxman" just to name a few was born June 12, 1944 to Sarah Sherrill and Julius W. Cornell, Sr. He graduated from Atkins High School in 1963 and attended NC A&T State...
James Price, Jr.
Jan 23, 2016
On Saturday January 23, 2016 God sent one of his angels to accompany James Price, Jr. to his heavenly home. He was our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. James Price, Jr. was a great man: wise, courageous, honorable, and most of all dedicated to his family. Also known as "Woo/Buck", he was born November 1, 1958 in...
Vandalia Mcadoo
Jan 22, 2016
Vandalia Wood McAdoo passed peacefully on Friday, January 22, 2016. She was born on December 8, 1918 to the late Mabson and Louretta Wood in Fayetteville, NC. She was a graduate of E.E. Smith High School and Fayetteville State University where she received her bachelor's degree in elementary education and was an all-star basketball player. She was also inducted into...
Doretha Mack
Jan 22, 2016
Mrs. Doretha Dorcas Ridgill Mack of Assembly Terrace, W-S, NC was born to Rev. Garfield and Maebell Pendergrass Ridgill on May 28, 1923, in Manning, SC. She made her journey to her heavenly home on the evening of Friday, January 22, 2016 from the KBR Hospice and Palliative Care Home in W-S, NC after a courageous battle with cancer. Mrs....