Charles Patrick
Feb 20, 2016
Mr. Charles Patrick passed away February 20, 2016 in Charlotte, NC. Funeral services 11:00am Monday, February 29, 2016 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 10:00am until 11:00am on Monday at the Chapel.
William Curtis Brown
Feb 16, 2016
William Curtis Brown passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home. He was born December 24, 1932 in Colbert County, AL to Theodore Brown and Georgia Ricks Brown. Curtis enlisted in the US Air Force in 1950 and was honorably discharged in 1954. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering...
Glenda Brown
Feb 16, 2016
Mrs. Glenda Louise McCollum Brown, of Winston-Salem, NC, passed away on February 16, 2016, at the age of 67, with her family at her bedside, in Round Rock, TX. She was born January 29, 1949 in Winston-Salem, N.C to the late Frank Wilson McCollum and Bertha Mae Wilborn McCollum. She graduated from Paisley High School in Winston-Salem, N.C. Glenda was...
Truelove Johnson
Feb 16, 2016
Truelove B. Johnson, 79, of 3345 Carver School Rd. departed this life Tuesday, February 16, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of Theodore Barrett and Bernice Houston Barrett. She retired from the W-S/Forsyth County School system after more than 30 years of service. Truelove was the owner of Carver School Rd Barber Shop and a dedicated member of...
Russell Rice, Sr.
Feb 16, 2016
Mr. Russell Rice, Sr. was born May 26, 1942 to Obie & Lillie Rice in Forsyth County. Russell gained his wings on February 16, 2016 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center surrounded by his family. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his loving wife Phyllis K. Rice; three sisters; and six brothers. His infectious smile...
Anthony Johnson
Feb 14, 2016
"For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is for there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at the day; and...
Ronald Ferguson
Feb 12, 2016
Ronald A. Ferguson was born November 20, 1954 to the late Leo Peay and Hattie Holmon Ferguson. He entered into his eternal rest on Friday, February 12, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Ronald was known to his family and friends as "Ferg." He completed his high school education at North Forsyth in 1973 and after graduation he joined the...
Carolyn Teasley
Feb 10, 2016
Evangelist Carolyn Gary Teasley passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2016 at Wake Forest Baptist Health. Mrs. Teasley was born November 5, 1931 to Lula Gary and Calvin Gary, Sr. in Florence, SC. She retired from WSSU in 2001. Mrs. Teasley was preceded in death by her mother, Lula Gary; father, Calvin Gary, Sr.; and her daughter, Carol "Dimples" Gary....
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...