obituaries

Oct 12, 2024

In Loving Memory of Andre Major Taylor

Baby Andre Taylor, better known as "Major", gained his warrior wings on October 12, 2024.  Major was a handsome, resilient warrior who fought a mighty fight for 25 months of his 27 month earthly life.  Though Major's time was brief, his spirited soul was contagious to everyone who...

Oct 11, 2024

Mr. Anthony M. Davis, 57, passed away October 11, 2024 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, November 16, 2024 at St. Stephen Episcopal Church.

Oct 11, 2024

Hazel Heidi Brown was born on October 13, 1942 to the late Mary L. Williams and Roosevelt Williams.

She attended the New Rochelle Public School System where she graduated High School in 1960.

Hazel was accepted to the Barbizon School of Modeling in New York City where she did print work. This modeling career helped...

Oct 9, 2024

Mrs. Varetta Oates, 75, passed away October 9, 2024.

A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Friday, October 18, 2024 at Russell Funeral Home.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00noon Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Piedmont Memorial Gardens. The family visitation will be...

Oct 8, 2024

Bishop Jeffrey Lucas was born December 14, 1960 in Bronx, NY to the late Theodore and Mary Lena Lucas Harrell. He peacefully transitioned to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, October 8, 2024 surrounded by his loving family.

Pastor Jeffrey Lucas graduated from East Forsyth High School in Kernersville, NC in 1979. He worked as a licensed Insurance...

Oct 6, 2024

Today, we gather to celebrate the life of a truly remarkable man, Tony C. Butterfield. Born to Mr. and Mrs. John (Dorothy) Butterfield on November 19, 1961. As the youngest of eight siblings, Tony brought a unique spirit and energy to our family that will be dearly missed. He leaves behind his beloved sisters Linda, Lorraine, and Wanda Butterfield;...

Oct 5, 2024

Barbara Jean Joyner Carson, deeply loved "Momma", "Granny", and "GG", was the youngest child born to the late Samuel R. and Essie Joyner in Winston-Salem, NC. Barbara transitioned unexpectedly from her earthly life to eternal rest on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at home. Affectionately known as "Barbara Jean" and "Dee Dee", she learned at a very young age that...

Oct 4, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and enduring love that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Bridgette Hunter, on October 4, 2024. Bridgette left this world at the age of 59, following complications from surgery, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and devotion.

Bridgette was born on September 26, 1965, in Gates County, NC, to...

Oct 4, 2024

Deacon James William Sturdivant, Sr. was born in Greensboro, NC to Odessa Wray on October 25, 1946.

James graduated form James B. Dudley High School in 1965.  After graduation he moved to Connecticut where he worked making rifles for the Army.  After several years, he returned to Winston-Salem, NC where he worked for Tyco Electronics, retiring after...

Oct 4, 2024

Be strong and courageous. Do not fear or be in dread of them, for it is the Lord your God who goes with you. He will not leave you or forsake you. Deuteronomy 31:6

Cynthia Florrie Russell Bruton was born March 22, 1951 to Carl H. Russell, Sr. and Florrie Marlene Sitgraves Russell in Winston-Salem, NC. She...

Oct 3, 2024

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

Oct 2, 2024

Juanita Agnes Dawkins (aka Agnes Juanita Dawkins), born December 14, 1929, in Winston-Salem, NC., was the fourth of 13 children born to the late Harry A. Dawkins, Sr. and Katie Mae Hairston Dawkins. After many years of toiling in the south her parents migrated from the South to Harlem, NY before settling in Brooklyn, NY to provide their growing...

Sep 23, 2024

On Monday September 23, 2024, our precious daughter and sister peacefully transitioned to her heavenly home surrounded by family and friends following a brief illness. Ms. TeNisha D. Fields was born on September 27, 1979, to George R. Fields and the late Odessa Y. Fields in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was educated in the Winston- Salem/ Forsyth County Public...

Sep 22, 2024

"TO GOD BE THE GLORY"

There was so much joy on October 18, 1943 when Johnny Scippio Jr. was born to Johnny Boston Scippio, Sr. and Gertrude Henry Scippio. They had been married ten years before their precious "Junior" was born. He was adorable with big eyes and a sweet disposition. Gert and Johnny B. worked in...

Sep 22, 2024

Susie Mae Scarborough Jackson was born in Bethune, SC on July 13, 1940 to Robert and Mamie Scarborough.  Susie Jackson departed this early home on Sunday, September 22, 2024.

Susie was a student of Kershaw County Schools. She had a love for God, her husband and her family. She was an avid Homemaker.  At a young age,...

Sep 21, 2024

Robert Harris, Sr., was a devoted husband, family member, and friend.  He peacefully departed this life on September 21, 2024 after an extended period of illness. Robert was born on April 23, 1942, to Lillie Mae and James Harris in Winston-Salem, N.C.  Robert's life was marked by profound dedication and compassion.

He was a 1962 graduate of...

Sep 20, 2024

Ms. Mae Anna "Blondie" Bender was born on December 29, 1941, in Paulding, Mississippi, and peacefully departed this life on Friday, September 20, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Estelle Bender; her cherished daughter, Vanessa Bender; and her four brothers, Ulton Bridges, Earnest Bridges, Robert Bender, and Sammy Bender; she is also reunited in...

Sep 16, 2024

James "J-Mike" Michael Dunovant, Jr. was born May 24, 1973 in Fort Meade, Maryland to the late James Michael Dunovant Sr. and Judy Williams Dunovant. As child, he attended the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools. Upon graduation, he took classes at Forsyth Technical Community College. "Michael", as most people called him, loved to draw, create airbrush art, and design tattoos for...

Sep 15, 2024

Dorothy Robinson Miller, beloved wife, mother, and granny was born in Florence, South Carolina on March 7, 1942. Dorothy was the oldest child of the late Rudolph Robinson and Lillie Mae Robinson. Dorothy entered into eternal rest on Sunday, September 15, 2024. She was educated in the public schools. Her career path consisted of over 30 years at Sunshine...

Sep 14, 2024

Candace Wilson Sandiford, age 66 years old, of Paterson/Newark, NJ passed away peacefully on September, 14, 2024 in Winston-Salem, NC. Candace was born on January 3, 1958 in Plaisance, Guyana in South America to Victor Wilson and Magnel Pitt. She later married and re-located to Paterson, NJ in the 80's.

Candace was known for being the most...