obituaries

Jun 20, 2024

Mr. John Wesley Ingram, Jr., "TMF Duece" 28, was born October 27, 1995 and departed this life unexpectedly on June 20, 2024.

Deuce meant so much to his family and his bright light will forever be shining over those left to cherish precious memories. He was born and raised in Winston-Salem, NC growing up on Lomond St....

Jun 19, 2024

"The Legacy"

Brandon Michael Odom

Sunrise: August 7, 1988                                                  Sunset: June 19, 2024

Our Father has called another one of His children home to rest with him. Today, we celebrate the life and honor the memory of Brandon Michael Odom, affectionately known as "Lil B".  His journey began on August 7, 1988, and...

Jun 18, 2024

June Donnell Warren

July 26, 1948 - June 18, 2024

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of June Donnell Wilson Warren, who left us peacefully on June 18, 2024, at the age of seventy - five, in Forsyth County, NC.

June was born on July 26, 1948, and was a proud graduate...

Jun 17, 2024

Velma Jean Lindsay was born on March 6, 1944, as the oldest child to the late John Wesley and Flora "Burnette" Lindsay.  She was a 1962 graduate of Anderson High School.  After high school she attended WSSU and graduated with the class of 1966.  In 1976, she completed her Master's Degree at NC A & T State University.  She...

Jun 14, 2024

William Leon Toney was born in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, on July 7, 1943 to Joseph W. Toney and Inez B. Toney.  He transitioned to be with the Lord on June 14, 2024.  His love for life and constant joy radiated brightly among all those who had the privilege to know him and to share in his light.

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Jun 12, 2024

Annette McDonald was born on June 24, 1937 in Greenville South Carolina, the 5th of 7 children and died on June 12, 2024 in Winston Salem North Carolina.

Annette grew up with her parents and siblings. She was a caregiver from a young age, often going to live with and care for her wheelchair bound grandmother.

Jun 12, 2024

Mrs. Clara M .Blackwell, transitioned from this life to eternity with the Lord on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. She was born on October 13, 1933 to Catherine and Andrew McIntyre, in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

She married young and reared thirteen beautiful children, seven boys and six girls with the love of her life. She was preceded in...

Jun 11, 2024

Pastor Bobbie A. Jones, Sr.

October 16, 1942 - June 11, 2024

Pastor Bobbie A. Jones, Sr., a devoted servant of God, loving family man, and committed community leader, peacefully departed this earthly realm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Novant Medical Center following an extended illness. Born to Helen and Connell Jones in Forsyth...

Jun 11, 2024

Rashad Akeem Sims was born into this world on September 25, 1986. He was born to Fonda Rouse and Willie Sims. He was the only child of Fonda Rouse. Rashad graduated from Glenn High School of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools and attended NC Wesleyan University in Rocky Mount North Carolina.

Rashad is a cherished member of our family....

Jun 8, 2024

Benjamin Franklin Henderson was born on March 1, 1937, in Asheville, North Carolina to Jesse James and Elzena Webb.

Benjamin's health started to decline in May when he left to go live with his daughter in Gastonia where he departed this life on Saturday, June 8, 2024, under hospice care.

Benjamin attended the public schools...

Jun 5, 2024

Evelyn Yvonne Wilson was born on January 19, 1960, in Alexandria, Louisiana (La.), to the late Every Lee and Edgar Miles Sr. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized at a young age. She made sure to connect with a local church wherever she was. Evelyn was an active member of Praise Assembly Church...

Jun 2, 2024

"Peace I leave with you, My peace I give you." John 14:27

Ms. Janie Mae Smith was born February 21, 1954 and transitioned to Glory on June 2, 2024. She was educated in the Winston-Salem/ Forsyth County School System and attended Diggs Elementary School. Janie graduated from Central High School in Winston-Salem, NC. She spent many of...

Jun 1, 2024

Mr. Curtis Eugene Gullick, 86, peacefully passed away June 1, 2024 at Trellis Hospice Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

Curtis was born in Winston-Salem, was a proud Atkins High School graduate, and a retired R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company employee. Curtis enjoyed golf and was always known for his lighthearted spirit and contagious smile. Family and friends will miss...

May 24, 2024

Mr. Bobby Clark, Sr., 94, departed this earthly life on May 24, 2024.  He was born on November 17, 1929 in Newberry, South Carolina to the late Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Werts.  Bobby went on to graduate from Drayton Street High School.  He then married the love of his life, Ms. Louise Satterwhite in 1950.  A year later after...

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Alma Jean Barber was born April 22, 1928 in Chesterfield, South Carolina as one of five children to the late Julia Neuman Meadows and Walter Meadows. After living with Dementia for numerous years, she transitioned peacefully from this life and entered the eternal kingdom on May 24, 2024.

Mrs. Barber was educated in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County...

May 24, 2024

Mrs. Georgia Williamson Stroman, 72, passed away May 24, 2024 in Elloree, SC.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Saturday, June 1, 2024 at the Russell Funeral Home Chapel. The family visitation will be held from 10:30am until 11:00am on Saturday at the Chapel.

May 22, 2024

Mary Alice Cobb Jenkins passed away peacefully with family by her side on May 22, 2024.  She was five weeks short of her 90th birthday.

Mary had six brothers and she was the second youngest child born to George Rufus and Daisy Milo Hunter Cobb in Edgecombe County, NC on June 29, 1934. At a young age...

May 22, 2024

Delphine Elizabeth James was born May 4, 1938 to Robert and Thelma James. She spent her childhood in the company of her sister and brother. After high school, she graduated from Forsyth Technical Community College, majoring in Social Work. Delphine had a long career working for the Forsyth County Department of Social Services.

Delphine was outgoing, always...

May 20, 2024

Albert Davis was born January 23, 1962 to the late James Davis, Jr. and Corine Washington Davis in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

He was better known as "Jay Bird" to his family and friends, and he was called home by God on Monday, May 20, 2024

He graduated from R. J. Reynolds High School in Winston-Salem,...

May 17, 2024

Mr. Frank Vernon Smith, a native of Winston-Salem, NC was born September 18, 1943 to the union of Mrs. Ethel Lee Smith Davidson and Mr. Henry Joshua Smith.

He was preceded in death by a son; his mother; father; step-father; grandmother; two sisters; one brother; and a host of aunts and uncles.

Mr. Smith attended...