Alphonzo Adiches, Sr.
Sep 4, 2026
Alphonzo Adiches, Sr., affectionately known by all as “Duke,” departed this life peacefully on September 4, 2026, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. In his final days, Duke was surrounded by family and friends, allowing him to leave this life with the comfort of familiar voices and loving hearts. He believed in God and in the promise of heaven and carried within...
Linda Robinson
Sep 1, 2026
Linda Dianne Robinson was born in Sumter, South Carolina. Her journey took her to Brooklyn, New York, where she welcomed her first child. She later relocated to Seattle, Washington, where she welcomed her second child and continued raising her family.
After many years in Seattle, Linda retired and eventually made her home in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where she spent her later...
Catherine Wharton
Aug 29, 2026
Ms. Catherine Wharton, 70, passed away August 30, 2026 at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Health.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 1:00pm until 1:30pm on Wednesday...
Della Bailey
Aug 27, 2026
Della Eve Bailey was born on September 4, 1956, to the late James and Inez Bailey in York, South Carolina. Della departed her life on August 27, 2026, at the age of 69.
Della earned her diploma from South Mecklenburg High School, and graduated from Montreat College.
Della was always smiling and had a laugh that caught the attention of all. She...
Edward Towner, II
Aug 27, 2026
Edward L. Towner II, affectionately known as “Chuckie”, was born on January 6, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama to the late Edward Lorenza and Marjorie Towner. Chuckie spent his formative years in Buffalo, New York. He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age and his family attended Durham Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church.
He was educated in the Buffalo Public School System, graduating...
Dwight Jones
Aug 26, 2026
Brother Dwight Lacy Jones was born July 3, 1933, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and departed this life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026. He is the son of the late Reverend Lacy and Lillie Knight Jones of Cumberland County. He was the seventh of nine children born to this union.
Dwight grew up in Cumberland County and was educated at the three-room...
Lorenza Wolford
Aug 26, 2026
Lorenza Prince Emmanuel Wolford, son of the late Tildon Cephas Wolford and Julia Bertha Wolford, was born on July 2, 1931, in Draper, Virginia. He departed this temporary, earthly life on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, after a brief illness.
Lorenza lived in Draper with his parents, one brother, and one sister. Together, they ran their very modest family farm in the...
Daniel Payne, Jr.
Aug 21, 2026
A beloved son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, Daniel Webster Payne, Jr., peacefully transitioned from this earthly life on August 20, 2026. His 62 years were filled with experiences and memories that his family and loved ones will carry with them forever. Daniel was born on March 22, 1964, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to Clara Payne and the late...
Johnnie Holley
Aug 20, 2026
Johnnie “Bae-Bae” Elijah Holley was born in Elizabeth City, North Carolina and departed this life on August 20, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, hard work, and cherished memories.
Johnnie attended Northeastern High School and Forsyth Technical Community College. A gifted and resourceful man, he became a licensed carpenter and electrician. He proudly served in the United States Air Force as...
Stephanie Frazier
Aug 19, 2026
Stephanie Denise Kinard Frazier was born on December 6, 1953, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to the loving union of Edgar Jones Kinard and James H. Kinard, Jr. She was a woman with a vibrant spirit, a beautiful presence, and a heart full of love for her family. Stephanie proudly served her country as a member of the United States Army...
Dwayne Cochrane
Aug 18, 2026
Dwayne Lee Cochrane, born March 16, 1967, affectionately known as “Tinker,” departed this life on August 17, 2026. Dwayne attended Ephesus Junior Academy and graduated from Parkland High School. A lifelong learner with a curious mind, he was always eager to explore new ideas and opportunities. He furthered his education at Forsyth Technical Community College, where he studied Electrical Engineering.
Dwayne...
David Springs Edwards
Aug 18, 2026
David Springs Edwards gained his wings on August 18, 2026. He was born on September 19, 1957, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late David and Barbara Edwards. He attended Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1975.
In 1977, David proudly joined the United States Army, serving his country as a Specialist Four with the 82nd...
Debborah Lindsay
Aug 16, 2026
Debborah Marlene Truesdell Lindsay gained her wings on Sunday, August 16, 2026. She was born on December 20, 1957 in Richmond, VA to the late Fred Lee Truesdell and Mildred Walls Truesdell.
Debborah spent her formative years at Catholic school at St. Benedict the Moor and Bishop McGuinness and graduated from East Forsyth High School in 1976. Debborah attended Spelman College...
Thomas Penn, Sr.
Aug 14, 2026
Thomas Everette Penn, Sr. departed this life peacefully on August 14, 2026. He was born on August 31,1946, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, to the late Minnie T. Penn and Willie Ervin Penn, Sr.
Thomas was educated in the Forsyth County School District before choosing to serve his country. He proudly joined the United States Marine Corps (SEMPER-FI), where he diligently served...
Terry McIntyre
Aug 13, 2026
Terry Lee McIntyre, aka “Gus”, was the son of Mary Lee McIntyre Jackson and Jesse Richardson. He was born on January 15, 1948 and left this life on August 13, 2026.
He married Jacqueline Stukes in February of 1972 and they had 7 children together, Terry, Jr., Phillip, Racquel, Kechia, Janee, Kivon, and Jackie. He loved God, attending church where he...
Catherine Harper
Aug 13, 2026
Mrs. Catherine Harper, 82, passed away August 13, 2026.
A viewing will be held from 1:00pm until 5:00pm on Monday, August 24, 2026 at Russell Funeral Home.
Catherine is survived by her children, Faye Mills, Rodney Evans, John Evans, Annette Evans, and Ronald Evans; and a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 12noon Tuesday, August 25, 2026...
James Ford, Jr.
Aug 12, 2026
James “Jimmy” Franklin Ford, Jr., beloved husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin, in-law, friend and neighbor, transitioned peacefully from his home in Winston-Salem to the Holy City of God on August 12, 2026, after a valiant battle with cancer. He was 67.
One of four children of Parphinia (née Hannon) and James Franklin Ford Sr., Jimmy was born, raised, and lived...
Helen Thompson
Aug 11, 2026
Helen Simons Thompson was born in the village of Harlem, New York, New York on November 17, 1928. Helen was the daughter of Zachaues Simons from Warwick, Bermuda and Ida Bassett Simons of Paget, Bermuda. She was the eldest of three children, Zachaues Wilson Simons and Hilton Aubrey Tucker.
Helen attended Public School 5, and Junior High School 136. During her...
Roosevelt Samuels
Aug 11, 2026
Roosevelt Samuels, 87, son of the late Pastor William Edward and Beatrice Rucker Samuels, went home to be with The Lord on Tuesday, August 11, 2026. He was born June 28, 1939, in Winston-Salem, NC.
Roosevelt was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School System. He graduated from Atkins High School where he was an outstanding football player, and he earned the...
David Heilig
Aug 11, 2026
On August 11, 2026, David L. Heilig, age 73, of Winston-Salem, NC passed away peacefully at home with his loving wife, Louise Heilig, at his side. David was born on February 12, 1953, in Salisbury, NC to the late Cindy Louise Hawkins and Robert Heilig.
In 1982, David met Louise Davis Heilig. They married in 1983, beginning a lifelong love story...